Astro Root Words

Astronomy: The scientific study of the universe and celestial objects.

• The root "astro" suggests that this is the study of celestial bodies, especially stars.

Astrophysics: The branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe.

• The root "astro" indicates that this is a field of study that focuses on the physics of celestial bodies.

Astrology: The study of the influence of stars and planets on human affairs.

• The root "astro" suggests that this is a belief system that attributes significance to celestial bodies in relation to human life.

Astronaut: A person trained to travel in space.

• The root "astro" indicates that this is someone who travels to celestial bodies or space.

Astronomer: A scientist who studies astronomy.

• The root "astro" suggests that this is a scientist who specializes in the study of celestial bodies.

Asterisk: A star-shaped symbol used in writing and printing.

• The root "astro" indicates that this symbol has a star-like shape.

Note: Astronomy is a science about the universe, while astrology is a belief about how the universe affects our lives.