Astronomy
Word: astronomyAstronomy Meanings:
- Astrology
- 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
- A treatise on, or text-book of, the science
- (General American) IPA(key): /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/, /æsˈtɹɑn.ə.mi/
- The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.
- The study of the physical processes which control matter and energy in the universe is commonly called astrophysics. The investigation of the origin, evolution, and fate of the universe itself is called cosmology.
- [slang] the study of planets, stars, the universe e.c.t. Comes from the word Astro, which is latin for star and nomy which meens system of rules, laws, or knowledge of a particular field This word is often confused with astrology, which is the study of planets/sun/moon and how it relates to human behavhiour
- [slang] Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies.
- [slang] the study of shit in space
- [slang] A scientific study for those who seek to understand the intricate ways of other worlds and galaxies because they’ve given up trying to fathom the ways of this one.
- [slang] "Astronomy Domine," composed by Syd Barrett, is the first track on Pink Floyd's 1967 album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Complete with beeping, mind-blowing instrumentals, and the naming of celestial bodies, "Astronomy Domine" is an awe-inspiring example of psychedelic and space rock.
- [slang] "Astronomy Domine," composed by Syd Barrett, is the first track on Pink Floyd's 1967 album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Complete with beeping, mind-blowing instrumentals, and the naming of celestial bodies, "Astronomy Domine" is an awe-inspiring example of psychedelic and space rock.
- [slang] One of the greatest songs of all time, made by Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett in 1967.
- [slang] Noun: Generic term used to describe intellectually bankrupt, useless college courses, taught by defensive, hostile and unqualified professors that exist only because they are politically correct and students are forced to take them. Comparable to Underwater Basket Weaving, except that is mandatory and the grading is brutal.