What is the greek word for astronomy?

Answer 1

The word astronomy (from the Greek words astron(ἄστρον), "star" and -nomy from nomos (νόμος), "law" or "culture") literally means "law of the stars" (or "culture of the stars" depending on the translation).

Answer 2

The word astronomy (from the Ancient_Greekwords astron (ἄστρον), "star" and -nomy from nomos (νόμος), "law" or "culture") literally means "law of the stars" (or "culture of the stars" depending on the translation).

NOTE: THIS WAS COPIED DIRECTLY FROM WIKIPEDIA

Answer 3

Comes from the Greek words "astro" (meaning star) and "nomos" (meaning law)

Answer 4

It comes from Astron (Star) and Nomos (Law).

Answer 5

"Astronomy" comes from the Greek words astron, "star," and nomos, "law."

Answer 6

αστρονομία=astronomy.it's a combination of the words άστρο=star and νόμος=law.it's a greek word.

Answer 7

the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole. Hopes this helps. :)

Answer 8

wandering star is greek for planets

Answer 9

It is to many people.