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astronomy (noun)

Astronomy is the scientific study of stars, planets, and everything else in space. It is the branch of science that looks at how the universe works outside of Earth's atmosphere.

💬 Example

"I enjoy reading books about astronomy to learn about the moon."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'A-STROng-NOMY'. It takes a STRONG mind to learn the laws (NOMY) of the stars (ASTRO).

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
astrophysics space science stargazing cosmology uranology
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'astrology' when you mean 'astronomy'. → I love astronomy and the science of the stars.

Saying 'He is an astronomy'. → He is an astronomer.

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