noun

astronomy

astronomy

She is studying astronomy at the university.

She is studying astronomy at the university.

Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects.

Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects.

((noun)) astronomy She is studying astronomy.

Synonyms: astrophysics, cosmology

From Greek 'astron' (star) + 'nomos' (law, arrangement). It means 'law of the stars'.

Think of 'astro' as in 'astronaut' who travels to the stars. The '-nomy' part means the study or law of something.

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