Terms preceded by an asterisk (*) are discussed in the Boxes.
angle |
meteorite |
angular diameter (angular size) |
model |
angular distance |
nebula (plural nebulae) |
arcminute (', minute of arc) |
Newtonian mechanics |
arcsecond (?, second of arc) |
parsec (pc) |
astronomical unit (AU) |
power of ten |
Big Bang |
powers-of-ten notation |
black hole |
pulsar |
degree (°) |
quasar |
exponent |
scientific method |
galaxy |
*SI units |
hypothesis |
*small-angle formula |
kiloparsec (kpc) |
solar system |
laws of physics |
subtend (an angle) |
light-year (ly) |
supernova (plural supernovae) |
megaparsec (Mpc) |
theory |
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