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Glossary of astronomy

This glossary of astronomy is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to astronomy and cosmology, their sub-disciplines, and related fields. Astronomy is concerned with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth. The field of astronomy features an extensive vocabulary and a significant amount…

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Astronomy Cosmology Celestial objects Atmosphere of Earth

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astronomy references see also external links cosmology glossary list terms celestial phenomena atmosphere earth definitions concepts relevant sub-disciplines related fields

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the planets	instance of	among other topics. astrodynamics See orbital mechanics. astrogeology A field that studies the geology of solidified bodies	0.80	text
their moons	instance of	among other topics. astrodynamics See orbital mechanics. astrogeology A field that studies the geology of solidified bodies	0.80	text
asteroids	instance of	among other topics. astrodynamics See orbital mechanics. astrogeology A field that studies the geology of solidified bodies	0.80	text
comets	instance of	among other topics. astrodynamics See orbital mechanics. astrogeology A field that studies the geology of solidified bodies	0.80	text
and meteorites	instance of	among other topics. astrodynamics See orbital mechanics. astrogeology A field that studies the geology of solidified bodies	0.80	text
luminosity	instance of	examining properties	0.80	text
density	instance of	examining properties	0.80	text
temperature	instance of	examining properties	0.80	text
and chemical composition	instance of	examining properties	0.80	text
nutation	instance of	The phenomenon is similar to but much larger in magnitude than other changes in the alignment of Earth's axis	0.80	text
polar motion	instance of	The phenomenon is similar to but much larger in magnitude than other changes in the alignment of Earth's axis	0.80	text

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