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astronomy

[uh-stron-uh-mee] / əˈstrɒn ə mi /


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Now she’s getting her astronomy doctorate at Boston University.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

The Jodrell Bank site was first established in 1945 and pioneered radio astronomy and the study of galaxies beyond our own.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

The Templo Mayor Museum, which displays artifacts found at the site, reveals their genius for engineering, herbal medicine and astronomy, as well as their artistic skills, including stone sculptures, exquisite ceramics and delicate jewelry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Its observations are expected to help researchers investigate some of the biggest unanswered questions in astronomy.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

Telescopic astronomy was presented as a brand-new beginning—which indeed it was.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton



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