All astronomy synonyms
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A a noun astronomy
- astrophysics — Astrophysics is the study of the physical and chemical structure of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
- stargazing — to gaze at or observe the stars.
- astrometry — the branch of astronomy concerned with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
- uranology — uranography.
- selenology — the branch of astronomy that deals with the nature and origin of the physical features of the moon.
- radio astronomy — the branch of astronomy that utilizes extraterrestrial radiation in radio wavelengths rather than visible light for the study of the universe.
- space science — any of the sciences involved in space travel or the exploration of space, as space medicine.
- astrography — The art of describing or delineating the stars; a description or mapping of the heavens.
- astrolithology — The science of aerolites.
- astrochemistry — the study of the chemistry of celestial bodies and space, esp by means of spectroscopy
- astrograph — a navigational device for projecting altitude curves of the stars and planets onto charts or plotting sheets.