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astronomy

[uh-stron-uh-mee] / əˈstrɒn ə mi /


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Liberal Democrat Morgan has also met with world-leading physicist Prof Brian Cox, who warned that the cuts could be as high £162m, roughly 30% of particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics research.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The 1.7 million satellites that companies are aiming to launch into Earth's orbit in the coming years will have "devastating consequences for astronomy", new research warned Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The authors' main argument draws inspiration from the Copernican tradition in astronomy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

The Dumbbell Nebula, also known as Messier 27, holds a special place in astronomy history as the first planetary nebula ever discovered.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

One evening he visited with Nat and Polly, and the talk turned to astronomy and Cadiz.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham



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