hamsterhamster's definitions

astronomy

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

The stars are so beautiful, I think I want to study astronomy

by hamsterhamster December 20, 2008