As nouns the difference between astronomers and astronomy
is that astronomers is while astronomy is 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.
astronomy
Noun
(astronomies)
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.
Usage notes
* The study of the physical processes which control matter and energy in the universe is commonly called astrophysics. The investigation of the origin, evolution, and fate of the universe itself is called cosmology.
Derived terms
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* archaeoastronomy
* archeoastronomy
* astronomer
* infrared astronomy
* neutrino astronomy
* optical astronomy
* paleoastronomy
* radar astronomy
* radio astronomy
* X-ray astronomy
Related terms
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* astral
* astrologist
* astrology
* astronomer
* astronomical
* astronomically
* astrometry
* astrophysics
See also
* cosmology
* uranology