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astronomer

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as·tron·o·mer  (-strn-mr)
n.
One who specializes in astronomy.
astronomer [əˈstrɒnəmə]
n
(Astronomy) (Business / Professions) a scientist who studies astronomy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.astronomerastronomer - a physicist who studies astronomy    
uranologist, stargazer
astronomy, uranology - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
astrophysicist - an astronomer who studies the physical properties of celestial bodies
cosmologist - an astronomer who studies the evolution and space-time relations of the universe
physicist - a scientist trained in physics
Translations
astronomer [əsˈtrɒnəməʳ] N → astrónomo/a m/f
astronomer [əˈstrɒnəmər] n → astronome mf
astronomer
n → Astronom(in) m(f)
astronomer [əsˈtrɒnəməʳ] n → astronomo/a
astronomer [əsˈtrɒnəməʳ] n → astronomo/a


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It happened that a distinguished astronomer selected a beautiful seat, that was placed on the very margin of our position, as a favorite spot for his observations and discourses; from a recollection of the latter of which, in particular, I still derive indescribable satisfaction.
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AN ASTRONOMER used to go out at night to observe the stars.
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" cried the Astronomer, glowing with warm and elevated sentiments, "pay me, then, what you will.
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