ASTR/ASTER Flashcards
The Greek root "astr" means star
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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 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
