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Science Earth and Space Science Astronomy

Why is astronomy a branch of Earth

science?
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Why is astronomy a branch of Earth science?

Astronomy:
Astronomy is loosely defined as the study of space. It deals with our own solar system
as well as distant stars, galaxies, and other objects in the universe. Astronomy also
looks at the relationship between these objects and the physics of how the universe
operates.

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Astronomy is only loosely considered a branch of Earth science, but is included

because it includes a study of the planet Earth in relation to other...

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Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial bodies in outer space. Learn about the
definition and history of astronomy, and discover the different fields of astronomy --
planetary, stellar, solar, observational, and theoretical.

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