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Astronomy Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Astronomy
(n.)
The science which treats of the celestial bodies, of their magnitudes, motions, distances, periods of revolution, eclipses, constitution, physical condition, and of the causes of their various phenomena.
(n.)
Astrology.
(n.)
A treatise on, or text-book of, the science.
(n.)
The science which treats of the celestial bodies, of their magnitudes, motions, distances, periods of revolution, eclipses, constitution, physical condition, and of the causes of their various phenomena.
(n.)
Astrology.
(n.)
A treatise on, or text-book of, the science.
| WordNet 2.0 |
astronomy
Noun
1. the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
(synonym) uranology
(hypernym) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
(hyponym) astrodynamics
(class) active
Noun
1. the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
(synonym) uranology
(hypernym) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
(hyponym) astrodynamics
(class) active
| hEnglish - advanced version |
astronomy
astronomy
\as*tron"o*my\ (&?;), n. [oe. astronomie, f. astronomie, l. astronomia, fr. gr. &?;, fr. &?; astronomer; 'asth`r star + &?; to distribute, regulate. see star, and nomad.]
1. astrology. [obs.] not from the stars do i my judgment pluck; and yet methinks i have astronomy.
2. the science which treats of the celestial bodies, of their magnitudes, motions, distances, periods of revolution, eclipses, constitution, physical condition, and of the causes of their various phenomena.
3. a treatise on, or text-book of, the science.
similar words(1)
radio astronomy
astronomy
\as*tron"o*my\ (&?;), n. [oe. astronomie, f. astronomie, l. astronomia, fr. gr. &?;, fr. &?; astronomer; 'asth`r star + &?; to distribute, regulate. see star, and nomad.]
1. astrology. [obs.] not from the stars do i my judgment pluck; and yet methinks i have astronomy.
2. the science which treats of the celestial bodies, of their magnitudes, motions, distances, periods of revolution, eclipses, constitution, physical condition, and of the causes of their various phenomena.
3. a treatise on, or text-book of, the science.
similar words(1)
radio astronomy
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Seryddiaeth
Seryddiaeth = n. astronomy
Seryddiaeth = n. astronomy
Sywed
Sywed = n. astronomy
Astronomy Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Astronomy
The Hebrews were devout students of the wonders of the starry firmanent (Amos 5:8; Ps. 19). In the Book of Job, which is the oldest book of the Bible in all probability, the constellations are distinguished and named. Mention is made of the "morning star" (Rev. 2:28; comp. Isa. 14:12), the "seven stars" and "Pleiades," "Orion," "Arcturus," the "Great Bear" (Amos 5:8; Job 9:9; 38:31), "the crooked serpent," Draco (Job 26:13), the Dioscuri, or Gemini, "Castor and Pollux" (Acts 28:11). The stars were called "the host of heaven" (Isa. 40:26; Jer. 33:22). The oldest divisions of time were mainly based on the observation of the movements of the heavenly bodies, the "ordinances of heaven" (Gen. 1:14-18; Job 38:33; Jer. 31:35; 33:25). Such observations led to the division of the year into months and the mapping out of the appearances of the stars into twelve portions, which received from the Greeks the name of the "zodiac." The word "Mazzaroth" (Job 38:32) means, as the margin notes, "the twelve signs" of the zodiac. Astronomical observations were also necessary among the Jews in order to the fixing of the proper time for sacred ceremonies, the "new moons," the "passover," etc. Many allusions are found to the display of God's wisdom and power as seen in the starry heavens (Ps. 8; 19:1-6; Isa. 51:6, etc.)
The Hebrews were devout students of the wonders of the starry firmanent (Amos 5:8; Ps. 19). In the Book of Job, which is the oldest book of the Bible in all probability, the constellations are distinguished and named. Mention is made of the "morning star" (Rev. 2:28; comp. Isa. 14:12), the "seven stars" and "Pleiades," "Orion," "Arcturus," the "Great Bear" (Amos 5:8; Job 9:9; 38:31), "the crooked serpent," Draco (Job 26:13), the Dioscuri, or Gemini, "Castor and Pollux" (Acts 28:11). The stars were called "the host of heaven" (Isa. 40:26; Jer. 33:22). The oldest divisions of time were mainly based on the observation of the movements of the heavenly bodies, the "ordinances of heaven" (Gen. 1:14-18; Job 38:33; Jer. 31:35; 33:25). Such observations led to the division of the year into months and the mapping out of the appearances of the stars into twelve portions, which received from the Greeks the name of the "zodiac." The word "Mazzaroth" (Job 38:32) means, as the margin notes, "the twelve signs" of the zodiac. Astronomical observations were also necessary among the Jews in order to the fixing of the proper time for sacred ceremonies, the "new moons," the "passover," etc. Many allusions are found to the display of God's wisdom and power as seen in the starry heavens (Ps. 8; 19:1-6; Isa. 51:6, etc.)
| Webart Magic Astronomical Glossary |
Astronomy
The study of all matter and energy in the universe.
The study of all matter and energy in the universe.
Astronomy Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| ASTRONOMY UNBOUND |
Astronomy
The generic name for the study of the universe around us. Traditionally astronomy was concerned with mapping the heavens and understanding how the the celestial objects moved. It is this early publishing of observations of the simple motions and then the development of Newton's Law of Gravity and thus the definite establishment of mass as a physical property (as important as length and time), that greatly assisted the development of the Modern Scientific era. The focus has now switched to astrophysics, which concerns itself with why things in the universe behave as they do.
The generic name for the study of the universe around us. Traditionally astronomy was concerned with mapping the heavens and understanding how the the celestial objects moved. It is this early publishing of observations of the simple motions and then the development of Newton's Law of Gravity and thus the definite establishment of mass as a physical property (as important as length and time), that greatly assisted the development of the Modern Scientific era. The focus has now switched to astrophysics, which concerns itself with why things in the universe behave as they do.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Astronomy
Field of knowledge that studies the nature, motion, origin, and constitution of celestial bodies.
Field of knowledge that studies the nature, motion, origin, and constitution of celestial bodies.
Astronomy Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Astronomy
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| Metallica Lyrics - Metallica Sarki Sozleri |
Astronomy
The clock strikes twelve and moondrops burst
Out at you from their hiding place
Like gasoline and oil on a madman's face
Reason tends to fly away
Like lesser birds on the four winds
Like silver scraps in May
Now the sands become a crust
And most of you have gone away
Come Susie dear, let's take a walk
Just out there upon the beach
I know you'll soon be married
And you'll want to know where wind comes from
Well it's never said at all
On the map that Carrie reads
Behind the clock back there you know
At the Four Winds Bar
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Four doors at the Four Winds Bar
Two doors locked and windows barred
One door's let to take you in
The other one just mirrors it
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
In hellish glare and inference
The other one's a duplicate
The Queenly flux, eternal light
Or the light that never warms
Or the light that never, never warms
Or the light that never, never, never, never, never warms
The clock strikes twelve and moondrops burst
Out at you from their hiding place
Miss Carrie Nurse and Susie dear
Find themselves at Four Winds Bar
It's the nexus of the crisis
And the origin of storms
Just the place to hopelessly
Encounter time and then came me
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Call me Desdinova
Eternal light
These gravely digs of mine
Will surely prove a sight
And don't forget my dog
Fixed and consequent
Astronomy - a star
Astronomy - a star
Astronomy - a star
Astronomy - a star
The clock strikes twelve and moondrops burst
Out at you from their hiding place
Like gasoline and oil on a madman's face
Reason tends to fly away
Like lesser birds on the four winds
Like silver scraps in May
Now the sands become a crust
And most of you have gone away
Come Susie dear, let's take a walk
Just out there upon the beach
I know you'll soon be married
And you'll want to know where wind comes from
Well it's never said at all
On the map that Carrie reads
Behind the clock back there you know
At the Four Winds Bar
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Four doors at the Four Winds Bar
Two doors locked and windows barred
One door's let to take you in
The other one just mirrors it
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
In hellish glare and inference
The other one's a duplicate
The Queenly flux, eternal light
Or the light that never warms
Or the light that never, never warms
Or the light that never, never, never, never, never warms
The clock strikes twelve and moondrops burst
Out at you from their hiding place
Miss Carrie Nurse and Susie dear
Find themselves at Four Winds Bar
It's the nexus of the crisis
And the origin of storms
Just the place to hopelessly
Encounter time and then came me
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Hey - hey hey!
Call me Desdinova
Eternal light
These gravely digs of mine
Will surely prove a sight
And don't forget my dog
Fixed and consequent
Astronomy - a star
Astronomy - a star
Astronomy - a star
Astronomy - a star
Astronomy Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The Harry Potter Glossary |
Astronomy
A class at Hogwarts for the study of the galaxy, planets, stars, etc; Taught by Prof. Sinistra.
A class at Hogwarts for the study of the galaxy, planets, stars, etc; Taught by Prof. Sinistra.
Astronomy Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Astronomy
Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects (such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere (such as the cosmic background radiation). It is concerned with the evolution, physics, chemistry, meteorology, and motion of celestial objects, as well as the formation and development of the universe.
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