Astronomy

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Updated February 2026

Definition

The scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the universe as a whole. It encompasses observation, analysis, and theoretical understanding of stars, planets, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena.

“Modern astronomy has revealed billions of galaxies beyond our Milky Way, transforming our understanding of the cosmos.”

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astrophysics cosmologycelestial science

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