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Astr , Stell

Astr , Stell. Space and Stars. astronomy. The science that deals with the material universe beyond the earth's atmosphere. . asteroid.

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Astr , Stell

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  1. Astr, Stell Space and Stars

  2. astronomy • The science that deals with the material universe beyond the earth's atmosphere.

  3. asteroid • Also called minor planet. Astronomy . any of the thousands of small bodies of from 480 miles (775 km) to less than one mile (1.6 km) in diameter that revolve about the sun in orbits lying mostly between those of Mars and Jupiter.

  4. stelliform • Star shaped.

  5. astrodome • A transparent dome on top of the fuselage of an aircraft, through which observations are made for celestial navigation.

  6. astrologer • The study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.

  7. stellar • Like a star, as in brilliance, shape, etc.

  8. aster • Any composite plant of the genus Aster,  having rays varying from white or pink to blue around a yellow disk.

  9. asterisk • A small star like symbol (*), used in writing and printing as a reference mark or to indicate omission, doubtful matter, etc.

  10. disaster • A calamitous event, esp. one occurring suddenly and causing great loss of life, damage, or hardship, as a flood, airplane crash, or business failure.

  11. astragal • A small convex molding cut into the form of a string of beads. Compare bead and reel.

  12. astray • Out of the right way; off the correct or known road, path, or route.

  13. astringing • To compress; bind together; constrict.

  14. circumsteller • Surrounding a star.

  15. castellated • Architecture, built like a castle, esp. with turrets and battlements.

  16. rostellum • A small beaklike process, such as the hooked projection from the top of the head in tapeworms or the outgrowth from the stigma of an orchid.

  17. interstellar • Situated or occurring between the stars.

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