Sentence examples for astronomy from inspiring English sources

Born as the son of the Dean of Windsor in East Knoyle, Wiltshire in 1632, Wren showed an early talent for mathematics and was appointed professor of astronomy at Gresham College in London in 1657 before taking the same role at Oxford University four years later.

She achieved all of this despite problems accessing academia: she was told not to pursue science at Vassar College by her high school teacher, and, when applying for a graduate degree, that "Princeton does not accept women" in its astronomy programme.

"Astronomy is fun for more people than particle physicists," he says.

But for real astronomy buffs, there is a new attraction that is even more exciting.

Its data should correct "a gross mistake that is an embarrassment to astronomy", he told the Observer.

Those who have acquired some knowledge of astronomy can receive a badge confirming that their hotels are "Dark Sky Friendly".

"All credit to Patrick Moore; he was very much respected," Wise said, "but Brian Cox has made astronomy accessible.

A special four-night astronomy package is available on 20 November and is offered by Cadogan Holidays (cadoganholidays.com).

I was a Doctor Who fan and I loved fossils and astronomy.

This year's line-up covers an eclectic range of issues, including robo-wars, obesity, astronomy, gin, visual literacy and up-cycling.

And it seems that some galaxies are indeed able to maintain a youthful appearance by sucking great clouds of the stuff in from intergalactic space.According to Felix Lockman of America's National Radio Astronomy Observatory, the Milky Way, humanity's home galaxy, is one such vampire.