Neil deGrasse Tyson Word Search
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Words to find: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOS, NEBULA, SUPERNOVA, GALAXY, UNIVERSE, TELESCOPE, PLANETARIUM, SCIENCE, GRAVITY, ORBIT, COMET.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson word list, defined
- ASTROPHYSICS /ˌæstrəʊˈfɪzɪks/ · noun
- The branch of astronomy that uses the principles of physics to study the nature, composition, and behaviour of stars, galaxies, and other celestial objects. Related: astronomy, cosmology, space science, celestial physics.
- 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.
- 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.
- SUPERNOVA /ˌsuːpərˈnoʊvə/ · noun
- A massive star explosion that suddenly becomes brighter and releases a huge amount of energy, often visible from Earth. This explosion marks the end of a star's life. Related: starburst, stellar explosion, cosmic explosion, supernuclear explosion.
- 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.
- UNIVERSE /juːˈnɪvərs/ · noun
- The totality of all existence, including space and time and all matter and energy; the cosmos. Related: cosmos, world, existence, reality.
- 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.
- PLANETARIUM /ˌplænɪˈtɛriəm/ · noun
- A building or room where artificial stars, planets, and other celestial objects are projected onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome for public entertainment or education. Related: starmap, star theater, astro dome, dome theater.
- SCIENCE /sɪˈɒns/ · noun
- The study of the natural world around us, using evidence and observation to develop explanations and theories. This can include fields such as physics, biology, chemistry, and more. Related: research, study, discovery, experiment.
- GRAVITY /ˈɡrævɪti/ · noun
- A natural force causing objects with mass to attract each other. It is a fundamental force of nature that gives weight to objects and keeps them on the ground. Related: weight, attraction, pull, influence.
- 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.
- COMET /ˈkɒmɪt/ · noun
- A celestial body consisting of a nucleus of ice, dust, and rock that, when passing close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and often one or more tails of gas and dust.
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