Astrophysics Glossary

adjective of or relating to a star or stars; exceptional; outstanding

• The company received stellar reviews for their latest product release.
• Wow, that movie was stellar! I loved every minute of it.
• That concert was absolutely stellar - the band killed it on stage!
• Her performance at the competition was stellar, shining brighter than all the rest.

noun a large, bright meteor that explodes in the atmosphere

• A bolide is a large, bright meteor that explodes in the atmosphere.
• Did you see that bolide streak across the sky last night?
• That bolide was lit!
• Her singing voice was like a bolide, captivating everyone in the room.

noun the branch of science that deals with the upper atmosphere, especially with reference to its weather and climate

• Aeronomy is the study of the upper atmosphere and the ionosphere.
• I find aeronomy to be a fascinating field of study.
• Some people think aeronomy is just a bunch of hot air.
• In the world of aeronomy, ideas and theories float like clouds in the sky.