Meaning & Definition of word "Astronomer"

Astronomer

/əˈstrɒn.ə.mər/

1. A scientist who studies celestial bodies, including planets, stars, and galaxies, and the universe as a whole.
- Example: The astronomer discovered a new exoplanet in a distant solar system.
2. An expert in astronomy, who may work in research, teaching, or observation.
- Example: The astronomer lectured about the formation of the universe at the local planetarium.
3. A person who enjoys observing celestial phenomena, often as a hobby.
- Example: As an amateur astronomer, she spent her weekends stargazing and photographing the night sky.
4. Someone involved in the collection and analysis of astronomical data.
- Example: The astronomer presented her findings on the cosmic microwave background radiation at the conference.

●From the Greek 'astron' meaning 'star' and 'nomos' meaning 'law'.

amateur astronomer:

A non-professional who enjoys observing celestial objects.

professional astronomer:

An astronomer who is employed in the field to conduct research.

observational astronomy:

A branch of astronomy that deals with the observation of celestial bodies.

astrophysics:

The branch of astronomy concerned with the physical nature of celestial bodies.

celestial:

Pertaining to the sky or outer space.

cosmology:

The science of the origin and development of the universe.

Meaning: Star nerd

● Example Sentence: He's such a star nerd; he knows every constellation by heart.

Meaning: Skywatcher

● Example Sentence: On clear nights, she turns into a skywatcher, searching for shooting stars.