astronomy satellite
- noun
- /əˈstrɒnəmi ˈsætəlaɪt/
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satélite de astronomía
- Scientists launched an astronomy satellite to gather data on distant galaxies using infrared sensors.
Examples
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The Hubble Space Telescope is a famous example of an astronomy satellite that transformed our understanding of the universe.
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The astronomy satellite captured stunning images of distant galaxies.
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Plans for the next astronomy satellite include advanced instruments to study black holes more closely.
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NASA launched a new astronomy satellite last year.
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The Hubble Space Telescope is a famous astronomy satellite that has provided stunning images of distant galaxies.
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Scientists launched a new astronomy satellite to study the formation of stars in infrared light.
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The astronomy satellite captured data that revealed new insights about black holes and their effects on surrounding matter.
Synonyms
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An artificial object placed in orbit to send information or gather data from space
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A large telescope in space that goes around Earth to take pictures of stars and galaxies
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A machine that moves around a planet or moon to study it
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A NASA space telescope launched in 2009 that searches for planets around other stars
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A man-made object put into space that goes around Earth, the Moon, or another body
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly built from 'astronomy' (study of celestial objects) + 'satellite' (a man-made spacecraft), so a learner can infer this refers to a satellite used for astronomical observations. The composition follows a straightforward modifier+noun pattern found across languages, making the sense immediately derivable for a B1 learner who knows the constituents.
Etymology
Astronomy satellite comes from joining astronomy (the study of stars and space) and satellite (a machine that moves around a planet). Imagine a small observatory flying in space with a telescope looking at stars; that's why it means 'an artificial satellite with a telescope to study space'.