Astronomical Objects

7 words in this vocabulary list

adverb Irregularly is an adverb that describes the manner in which something is done or happens in an irregular or inconsistent manner.

  • The data points are distributed irregularly across the graph.
  • She only goes to the gym irregularly, so she hasn't seen much progress.
  • I've been eating irregularly lately, mostly just snacking throughout the day.
  • His thoughts were swirling irregularly in his mind, making it hard to focus.

adjective describing something as resembling silver in color or appearance

  • The silvery moonlight illuminated the garden as the night grew darker.
  • I love how the silvery fish shimmer in the sunlight at the pond.
  • Check out that silvery sports car speeding down the highway!
  • Her silvery voice captivated the audience during her performance.

noun a bright circular spot on a solar halo; a parhelion

  • The sundog phenomenon occurs when ice crystals in the atmosphere refract sunlight, creating bright spots on either side of the sun.
  • Hey, did you see that cool sundog in the sky earlier today?
  • I heard some people call sundogs 'sun puppies' because of their playful appearance in the sky.
  • The sundog of creativity shone brightly in her mind, inspiring a burst of new ideas.

noun a type of galaxy characterized by a central bulge and spiral arms extending from the center

  • A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy characterized by its spiral arms containing stars, gas, and dust.
  • Did you know that our Milky Way is a spiral galaxy?
  • Check out that dope spiral galaxy picture I found online!
  • Her thoughts were like a whirlwind in a spiral galaxy, constantly swirling and changing direction.

noun a region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune, believed to contain many comets, asteroids, and other small bodies

  • The Kuiper belt is a region of the outer Solar System beyond the orbit of Neptune, where many small icy bodies are located.
  • Scientists study the Kuiper belt to learn more about the objects that exist beyond Neptune.
  • Check out the Kuiper belt, it's like a cosmic treasure trove of icy objects!
  • The Kuiper belt is like the outer suburbs of our Solar System, where all the cool and mysterious stuff hangs out.

noun a natural satellite that orbits a planet outside of our solar system

  • Scientists are studying the possibility of the existence of an exomoon orbiting a distant planet.
  • Have you heard about that exomoon they discovered? It's pretty cool.
  • That exomoon is out of this world!
  • The exomoon shone brightly in the night sky, like a diamond in the rough.

aeb

noun Aeb is not recognized as a standard English word, so it does not have a specific definition as a noun.

  • The company implemented an AEB system to enhance vehicle safety.
  • I heard they installed a new AEB feature in the latest car model.
  • Check out the AEB tech in this ride, it's lit!
  • Having an AEB mindset can help you navigate through life's challenges more safely.