astronomer
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
While Amazon has 392 satellites in space, according to data from astronomer Jonathan McDowell, only 315 are in the proper operational orbit.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Among the higher-profile entries are “Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes,” a portrait of the Who guitarist and songwriter, and Nanette Burstein’s “Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff,” about the astronomer and science communicator.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
“When you have that level of anxiety over the clouds, it juices the experience,” Elliot Borgman, a 77-year-old retired astronomer from Lansdowne, Penn., told me over breakfast the morning after August’s eclipse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
It was while watching an eclipse on May 29, 1919 on the West African island of Principe that British astronomer Arthur Eddington confirmed Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
It involved a famous astronomer, Sir John Herschel.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
Future studies that observe larger portions of the sky for longer periods should allow astronomers to map neutral hydrogen with even greater precision.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
By studying the molecules in this coma, astronomers could identify the chemical makeup of material carried by the comet.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
The result suggests that astronomers may now be detecting a population of relatively short-lived remnants that earlier surveys largely overlooked.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
For years, astronomers faced a major observational challenge.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
But the Ptolemaic astronomers of Montaigne’s day were very different from the Hippocratic doctors.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing astronomer
Occupations
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
astro, aster
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
