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astronomy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈstrɑnəmi/ · UK /əˈstrɒnəmi/

astronomy means: The scientific study of stars, planets, and other things in space.

noun

STUDY OF SPACEB1

The scientific study of stars, planets, and other things in space.

  • I enjoy studying astronomy.
  • Our astronomy class visited an observatory last night.
  • Her interest in astronomy began when she saw Saturn through a telescope.

Common phrases: study astronomy, astronomy class, interest in astronomy, modern astronomy

Questions about astronomy

What does astronomy mean?

The scientific study of stars, planets, and other things in space.

What is astronomy in other languages?

Türkçe: astronomi · Español: astronomía · Français: astronomie · Deutsch: Astronomie · Italiano: astronomia · 日本語: 天文学

How do you pronounce astronomy?

In American English /əˈstrɑnəmi/; in British English /əˈstrɒnəmi/.

How do you use astronomy in a sentence?

I enjoy studying astronomy. Our astronomy class visited an observatory last night.

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