Astronomer Word Search
Astronomer, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the tools, duties, and vocabulary of a job sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: TELESCOPE, OBSERVATORY, SPECTROMETER, ASTEROID, NEBULA, GALAXY, ORBIT, METEOR, COSMOS, COMPUTER, DATA, LASER.
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Astronomer word list, defined
- TELESCOPE /ˈtɛlɪskoʊp/ · noun
- An optical instrument that forms a magnified image of distant objects, typically using a combination of lenses or mirrors. A device used for observing distant objects in the sky, such as stars, planets, and galaxies. Related: binoculars, microscope, spectacles, glasses.
- OBSERVATORY /ɒbvɜːrˈveɪtri/ · noun
- A building used for astronomical observation, especially one that houses a telescope. A place where observations are made, especially of the weather. Related: telescope, planetarium, laboratory, research center.
- SPECTROMETER /ˈspektroˌmɛtər/ · noun
- An instrument used to measure the properties of light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation, especially to determine the composition of a substance. Related: spectroscope, spectrophotometer, spectrograph, spectrometer.
- ASTEROID /ˈæstərɔɪd/ · noun
- A small rocky body orbiting the Sun, especially one found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter; also called a minor planet. More broadly, any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that are larger than meteoroids but much smaller than planets. Related: minor planet, planetoid.
- NEBULA /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ · noun
- A cloud of gas and dust in space, typically consisting of ionized gas and often associated with a star or other celestial object. A nebula can be a birthplace of new stars or a remnant of a supernova. Related: cloud, gas, dust, star.
- GALAXY /ˈɡæləksi/ · noun
- A vast system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity, typically containing millions to trillions of stars. More figuratively, it denotes a large, distinguished assemblage of people or things. Related: star system, nebula, constellation, cluster.
- ORBIT /ˈɔːrbɪt/ · noun, verb
- A path or trajectory that an object or spacecraft follows as it revolves around a celestial body, such as a planet or moon. To move in a curved path around a central point, especially in a stable or regular manner. Related: path, trajectory, revolution, rotation.
- METEOR /ˈmɛtɪər/ · noun
- A small particle from space that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, producing a bright streak of light in the sky. A meteorite is a piece of a meteor that survives entry into the atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface. Related: shooting star, fireball, bolide, meteorite.
- COSMOS /ˈkɒzmɒs/ (UK); /ˈkɑːzmoʊs/ (US) · noun
- The universe seen as a well-ordered, harmonious whole. More broadly, any complex and orderly system. Related: universe, creation, macrocosm, nature.
- COMPUTER /kəmˈpjuːtər/ · noun
- An electronic device that stores and processes data, performing calculations and executing programmed instructions at high speed. It typically consists of a central processing unit, memory, and input/output devices, and is capable of running a wide range of programs. Related: machine, processor, workstation, laptop.
- DATA /ˈdeɪtə/ · noun
- Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in a form that can be processed by a computer. Related: information, figures, statistics, facts.
- LASER /ˈleɪzər/ · noun
- A device that produces an intense beam of coherent light by stimulated emission of radiation, used for cutting, welding, or engraving materials, or for medical or scientific applications. Related: beam, ray, light, emission.
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