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Astronomy

Of or pertaining to the study of celestial objects. This includes the physics, chemistry, and evolution of moons, planets, stars, galaxies, and any phenomena that takes place outside the atmosphere of Earth.

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Brahe
Physics; Astronomy

Danish scientist who made accurate studies of the planets and stars before the telescope became commonly used.

Escape velocity
Physics; Astronomy

The speed at which an object, such as a rocket, must travel in order to escape from a planet's pull of gravity.

Occulation
Physics; Astronomy

When an astronomical object particle completely or partially eclipses the other astronomical particle, the process is called as occulation.

Black hole
Physics; Astronomy

An orbit in outer space that is so dense that its gravity will not let anything escape from it.

Red dwarf
Physics; Astronomy

A planet which does not rotate like Earth does. Its so close to its sun that the sun's gravity holds it locked in place.

Galaxy
Physics; Astronomy

It is a massive, gravitationally bound system consisting of stars, stellar remnants, an interstellar medium of gas.

Kepler
Physics; Astronomy

Discovered in 2011, it is the first confirmed planet ever found that orbits two suns.

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