astronomer
noun
an expert in astronomy; a scientific observer of the celestial bodies.
astronomers
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pluralof astronomer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The discovery offers a new way to understand the atmospheric conditions of distant worlds and could help astronomers investigate planets far beyond our Solar System.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
They also offer astronomers a more reliable way to anticipate one of the universe's most dramatic phenomena: the moment a black hole begins launching a powerful jet into space.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Stargazers and astronomers are preparing to enjoy a festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The gravitational distortions are caused primarily by something astronomers cannot directly observe: dark matter.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
When astronomers peer at a distant galaxy, they are looking backward in time.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
