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astronomers

/əˈstrɑnəmərz/

Meanings
noun
One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

Examples :

"Astronomers use telescopes to study planets and stars. "
astronomy science person

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planets noun

/ˈplænɪts/

Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

"Ancient astronomers observed that seven planets – the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn – moved differently than the fixed stars. "

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studies noun

/ˈstʌdiz/

An academic field of study concerning the given subject.

"Environmental studies are becoming increasingly important as we face climate change. "

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whose pronoun

/huːz/

(interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.

"Several people have lost their suitcases. Whose have you found?"

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astronomy noun

/æˈstɹɑnəˌmi/

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.

"My daughter is fascinated by astronomy; she spends hours studying the positions and movements of stars and planets. "

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astrophysics noun

/ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪks/ /ˌeɪstroʊˈfɪzɪks/

The branch of astronomy or physics that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in celestial bodies and in the space between them.

"Maria is studying astrophysics in college to learn about the stars' composition and how galaxies form. "

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stars noun

/stɑːz/ /stɑɹz/

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

"We looked up at night and saw many stars shining brightly in the sky, each staying in its same place compared to the others. "

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universe proper noun

/ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/

Our universe, the sum of everything that exists in the cosmos, including time and space itself.

"Powerful telescopes look far back into the distant reaches of the Universe."

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research noun

/ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ɹiˈsɝtʃ/

Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc.; laborious or continued search after truth.

"The research station that houses Wang and his team is outside Lijiang, a city of about 1.2 million people."

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telescopes noun

/ˈtɛləˌskoʊps/ /ˈtɛləskəps/

A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

"Scientists use telescopes to study planets and stars far away in space. "

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scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"