noun
- plural of astronomy; the sciences that deal with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole
Examples
- Different cultures developed their own astronomies over thousands of years.
- Ancient astronomies often mixed scientific observation with mythology.
- Modern astronomies use advanced telescopes and computer modeling.
- The astronomies of various civilizations shared common observations of planetary motion.
- Comparative studies of world astronomies reveal fascinating similarities.
- Radio and optical astronomies provide different perspectives on the universe.