astronomy
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plural astronomies
Definition of astronomy
: the study of objects and matter outside the earth's atmosphere and of their physical and chemical properties
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The Landing’s show, like the project as a whole (a comprehensive catalog is forthcoming), is a vibrant lesson in art history-cum-astronomy, a tale of radiant bodies, constellations and orbits. — Los Angeles Times, "The 1960s Dilexi Gallery, raw and radical, gets brought back to life," 30 July 2019 Amet, meanwhile, says that during a visit to Tyson’s apartment when the two were astronomy graduate students, Tyson offered her a drink of water. — Anna North, Vox, "Neil deGrasse Tyson was accused of sexual misconduct by 4 women. He’s keeping all his jobs.," 29 July 2019 But astronomy and art have been inseparable for centuries. — Mara Johnson-groh, Quartz, "Art plays an invaluable role in groundbreaking space discoveries," 8 June 2019 Scott Gaudi, an astronomy professor at Ohio State University who authored the report and is also working on mission concept for a space telescope called HabEx, tells The Verge. — Loren Grush, The Verge, "The search for alien life needs a new space telescope, astronomers say," 8 Sep. 2018 Trace the life experiences of astronomy professor Dr. James Kaler. — Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Weekend guide: Enjoy winter with the kids, indoors and out at museums and nature centers," 2 Jan. 2018 Hopkinsville, Paducah and other parts of Western Kentucky are in the path of totality, where the moon will completely cover the sun next year, said Tom Troland, an astronomy professor at the University of Kentucky. — Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, "Why the Great American Eclipse a really big deal in Kentucky," 2 Sep. 2016 Start with a discussion of astronomy past and present and end with a stargazing from the library grounds, weather permitting. — courant.com, "Community News For The Farmington Valley Edition," 5 Aug. 2019 Kay Kenny takes a less unconventional view of astronomy. — Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, "Group shows at PRC and Griffin combine quality and quantity," 25 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'astronomy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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astronomy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of astronomy
: the scientific study of stars, planets, and other objects in outer space
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astronomy
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Kids Definition of astronomy
: a science concerned with objects and matter outside the earth's atmosphere and of their motions and makeup
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