astrogeology

American

[as-troh-jee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌæs troʊ dʒiˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the science dealing with the structure and composition of planets and other bodies in the solar system.

astrogeology British

/ ˌæstrəʊdʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

the study of the structure, composition, and history of other planets and other bodies in the solar system

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astrogeologic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of astrogeology

astro- + geology

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Geological Survey's astrogeology department, has lectured astronauts in this field, served as project chief for photo and telescopic mapping of the moon and planets.

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