astronomical

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In fact, scientists revealed that the asteroid is only 11 metres across, comparable to a school bus — that may seem huge for us Earthlings, but in astronomical proportions that is tiny.

From Space Scoop

As I’m sure you know, the cost of college is astronomical.

From MarketWatch

To interpret any astronomical observation, researchers rely on models that describe what different types of objects should look like.

From Science Daily

The dying star was relatively close in astronomical terms: about 22 million light-years away, making it shine very bright.

From Space Scoop

"The cost of food is astronomical now and to feed a family of six is a huge amount of money," she said.

From BBC