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Astronomical Object

Natural physical entity in the universe.

An astronomical object is a natural physical entity present in the universe, such as stars, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and nebulae.

Pronunciation

/ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl ˈɒbdʒekt/

Etymology

The term 'astronomical' derives from astronomy, the study of celestial objects.

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An astronomical object is anything in space that scientists study, like planets, stars, and galaxies.

Fun Facts

The largest known astronomical object is the Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, a galaxy filament
Some astronomical objects are billions of light-years away
Astronomers use telescopes to observe astronomical objects

FAQ

What is an astronomical object? Anything in space that scientists study
What are examples of astronomical objects? Planets, stars, and galaxies
Is a black hole an astronomical object? Yes, it is a region of spacetime with such strong gravity that nothing can escape

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

celestial object cosmic body

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

physical object universe

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

star planet moon asteroid comet nebula galaxy black hole

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

universe solar system

Indexes

astronomical natural object

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