Understanding Astronomy – 10 Definitions People Will need to recognise
Astronomy refers to “the study of objects and matter (e.g. stars, planets, comets and galaxies) outside the Earth’s environment and of their physical and chemical properties”. The word astronomy (from the Greek words astron “star” and -nomy from nomos, “law” or “culture”) literally means “law of the stars” (or “culture of the stars” depending on […]