Astronomer
(noun)
- A person who studies the stars, planets, and other objects in space.
- A specialist in the branch of science that deals with the observation and interpretation of celestial phenomena.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french astronomie, from latin astronomia, from greek astronomia, from astronomos "star-observer", from astro- "star" + -nomos "arranger".
Examples:
- The astronomer studied the night sky through the telescope.
- The famous astronomer Galileo Galilei made many important discoveries about the solar system.
- Astronomers use telescopes to observe distant stars and galaxies.
- The astronomer's job is to study the universe and learn about its origins.
- Many renowned astronomers have made significant contributions to the field of astronomy.