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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 of jargon.

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Glossary of astronomy

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This glossary of astronomy is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to astronomy and cosmology, their sub-disciplines, and related fields...

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Glossary of physics

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Luminosity

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}}} Glossary of astronomy List of brightest stars List of most luminous stars Orders of magnitude (power) Solar luminosity "Luminosity | astronomy". Encyclopedia...

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Astronomy

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Glossary of mechanical engineering

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Glossary of nanotechnology

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List of common astronomy symbols

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List of astronomy acronyms Astronomical symbols Stellar classification Galaxy morphological classification List of astronomical catalogues Glossary of astronomy...

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Glossary of calculus

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Royal Society

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ISBN 978-0-12-415801-6. Zeilik, Michael; Gregory, Stephen A. (1998). "Glossary". Introductory Astronomy & Astrophysics. Saunders College Pub. ISBN 978-0-03-006228-5...

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Astrology and astronomy

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Astrology and astronomy were archaically treated together (Latin: astrologia), but gradually distinguished through the Late Middle Ages into the Age of Reason...

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Zenith

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the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. In Islamic astronomy, the passing of the Sun over the zenith of Mecca becomes the basis of the qibla...

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Outline of astronomy

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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to astronomy: Astronomy – studies the universe beyond Earth, including its formation...

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Observational astronomy

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Observational astronomy is a division of astronomy that is concerned with recording data about the observable universe, in contrast with theoretical astronomy, which...

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List of typographical symbols and punctuation marks

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punctuation – Punctuation conventions of the Hebrew language over time Glossary of mathematical symbols – Meanings of symbols used in mathematics Japanese...

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List of astronomy acronyms

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This is a compilation of initialisms and acronyms commonly used in astronomy. Most are drawn from professional astronomy, and are used quite frequently...

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Galactic astronomy

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Galactic astronomy is the study of the Milky Way galaxy and all its contents. This is in contrast to extragalactic astronomy, which is the study of everything...

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Ancient Greek astronomy

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Ancient Greek astronomy is the astronomy written in the Greek language during classical antiquity. Greek astronomy is understood to include the Ancient...

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British Science Association

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Australian Aboriginal astronomy

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Australian Aboriginal astronomy has been passed down orally, through ceremonies, and in their artwork of many kinds. The astronomical systems passed down...

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