astronomical
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These days, thanks to astronomical science and modern air travel, a total solar eclipse is the kind of thing one can plan a life around.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Fans struggled to secure wheelchair accessible seats, especially after they were sold at astronomical resale values, and couldn’t get clear answers about what accommodations would be available in the stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Once the selected become official members of the Green Lantern Corps, they can wield their rings to create astronomical constructs.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
On astronomical timescales, that is a relatively brief period.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
For astronomical purposes the Greeks adopted a sexagesimal number system and even divided hours into 60 minutes, and minutes into 60 seconds.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Vocabulary lists containing astronomical
Eclipse Vocabulary
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From Ascension to Zenith: Astronomy and Stargazing Terms
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Elements of the Universe: Aster, Astro ("Star")
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