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astronomical

ast·ro·no·mical

UK/ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ US/ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating or belonging to the science of astronomy

  • “astronomic telescope”
Synonyms

Origin

Attested since at least 1550, from Middle French astronomique or directly from Latin astronomicus, from Ancient Greek ἀστρονομικός (astronomikós).

Phrases

  • astronomical clock
  • astronomical refraction
  • astronomical time
  • astronomical transient
  • astronomical twilight
  • astronomical unit
  • astronomical year
  • massive astronomical compact halo object

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