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Vocabulary: Astronomy The lexis and structures on the vocabulary of astronomy. Some of the words used include universe, orbits, planets, eclipse, cosmonaut, satellite, galaxies, etc. Astronomy: the Scientific study of the universe, especially of the motions, positions, sizes, composition, and behaviour of astronomical objects. Universe: the totality of all matter and energy that exists in the vastness of space, whether known to human beings or not. Planet: an astronomical object that orbits a star and does not shine with its own light, especially one of those orbiting the sun in the solar system. Stars: an astronomical object usually visible as a small bright point of light in the sky. Orbit: a single revolution an astronomical object around a larger astronomical object. Cosmonaut: an astronaut in the space programmes of Russia and the formal Soviet Union. Galaxies: a group of billions of stars and their planets, gas and dust that extends over many thousands of light-years and forms a unit within the universe. Eclipse: the partial or complete hiding from view of an astronomical object, e.g. the Sun or Moon, when another astronomical object comes between it and the observer. Astronaut: someone trained to travel and perform tasks in space. Gravity: the attraction due to gravitation that the Earth or another astronomical object exerts on an object on or near its surface. See also ENGLISH LANGUAGE PUNCTUATION Capitalization QUESTION TAGS INDIRECT SPEECH