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Astronomy

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Etymology

[Fr. L astronomia fr. Gk. ἄστρον (star) + νέμω (to distribute) + -ία (suffix)]

Definition

Astronomy is the science that studies the material universe beyond the Earth's athmosphere.

See also:

  • astronomer

http://somewhereacrosstheuniverse.blogspot.com/ Across the Universe- , Astronomy, Art, Art History, Technology, Open Source, 3D imaging, Design


Translations

  • Breton: steredoniezh f
  • Bulgarian: астрономия f
  • Dutch: astronomie f, sterrenkunde f
  • Ekspreso: astronomio
  • French: astronomie f
  • German: Astronomie f
  • Greek (ancient): ἀστρονομία f
  • Greek (modern): αστρονομία f
  • Interlingua: astronomia
  • Italian: astronomia f
  • Polish: astronomia f
  • Portuguese: astronomia f
    astronomi c

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