Meaning
astronomy
- The scientific study of celestial bodies, space, and the universe
In a sentence
Mio fratello studia astronomia all'università e osserva le galassie.
My brother studies astronomy at university and observes galaxies.
Ti appassiona l'astronomia o preferisci altre materie scientifiche?
Are you passionate about astronomy, or do you prefer other scientific subjects?
L'astronomia moderna utilizza telescopi spaziali estremamente sofisticati.
Modern astronomy uses extremely sophisticated space telescopes.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| astronomia | feminine · singular |
| astronomie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Do not confuse with 'astrologia' (astrology, horoscopes).