Astrophile
noun
one who loves stars, astronomy
Word Origin
Greek astro ‘star’
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the of stars and other celestial objects. noun the photography of celestial bodies used in astronomy n. 1858, from astro- + photography.
- Astrophotometry
the measurement of the intensity of light of celestial objects.
- Astrophysics
the branch of astronomy that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in the interior of celestial bodies and in interstellar space. Contemporary Examples Obviously, Interstellar is a movie, not a three-hour advanced course in astrophysics. Meet Kip Thorne, the Man Who Crafted the Artful Science […]
- Astrophysicist
the branch of astronomy that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in the interior of celestial bodies and in interstellar space. Contemporary Examples Thanks to astrophysicist extraordinaire Katherine Mack for helpful discussions in putting this article together. Laniakea: The Milky Way’s Place in the Heavens […]
- Astrosphere
the central portion of an aster, in which the centrosome lies. the whole aster exclusive of the centrosome. noun (cytology) another name for centrosome Also called attraction sphere. the part of the aster excluding the centrosome astrosphere as·tro·sphere (ās’trō-sfēr’) n. A set of radiating fibrils extending outward from the centrosome and centrosphere of a dividing […]