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astronomy

as·tron·o·my

astronomy

 
pronunciation:
stra n mi
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part of speech: noun
definition: the branch of science concerned with the physical universe beyond the atmosphere of the earth.
The notion of black holes in space has fascinated people both inside and outside the field of astronomy.
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The word astronomy comes from astronomos, an ancient Greek word that means "one who arranges the stars."
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  outer space, science, space
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