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astronomical

[as-truh-nom-i-kuhl] / ˌæs trəˈnɒm ɪ kəl /


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Its satellites have been blamed for interfering with astronomical observations and posing an ever-increasing risk of space collisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The numbers are astronomical and the rivalry continued.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A. At a basic level, it’s because they need the money: This is a tech revolution that requires unprecedented capital to build gargantuan data centers and pay astronomical salaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Although the mission's main scientific goals focus on dark energy, dark matter, and planets beyond our solar system, researchers expect the observatory to support a wide range of astronomical discoveries.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

For astronomical purposes the Greeks adopted a sexagesimal number system and even divided hours into 60 minutes, and minutes into 60 seconds.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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