uranology

Definitions of uranology
  1. noun
    the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
    synonyms: astronomy
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    astrodynamics
    the branch of astronomy that studies the motion of natural and artificial bodies in space
    astrometry
    the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
    radio astronomy
    the branch of astronomy that detects and studies the radio waves emitted by celestial bodies
    celestial mechanics
    the branch of astronomy concerned with the application of Newton's laws of motion to the motions of heavenly bodies
    astrophysics
    the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies
    selenology
    the branch of astronomy that deals with the moon
    solar physics
    the branch of astronomy that deals with the sun
    cosmogeny, cosmogony, cosmology
    the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
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    natural philosophy, physics
    the science of matter and energy and their interactions
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