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 16, 2008