Astr/Aster Flashcards

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Astronomy

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The study of celestial objects, such as stars, galaxies, and planets

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Astronaut

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A person who travels beyond the Earth’s atmosphere into outer space

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Asteroid

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Any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

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Astronomer

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One who studies celestial objects, such as stars, galaxies, and planets

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Asterisk

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The symbol *; sometimes used to tell someone to read a note that can be found at the bottom of a page

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