2006-09-13 23:04:11 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
astronomy
Definitions of astronomy on the Web:
the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
astrology however is:
Definitions of astrology on the Web:
The study of the stars and planets and their movements as well as their affects on the lives and behavior of human beings.
2006-09-13 23:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by pompeyfc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is Planetology, a subclass of Astronomy. Planetologists usually have a full degree in Astronomy with a minor or even a second degree in Geology and some additional education in Climatology (the study of weather), Chemistry and Biology.
A very simple exercise in Comparative Planetology would go something like this:
The earth and Venus are almost the same mass. As such, any difference between the two of them must be attributed to the difference in their distances from the sun and any global events that took place in their past.
Likewise, the earth and the moon are the same distance from the sun. As such, any difference between the two of them must be attributed to the differences in their masses and any global events that took place in their past.
2006-09-14 00:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by sparc77 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Astronomy
2006-09-14 00:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by faizel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Astronomy
2006-09-13 23:57:00 · answer #4 · answered by Asher S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Astronomy
2006-09-13 23:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lorenz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Astronomy
2006-09-13 23:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by Perry 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is the exact science called "planetology". It is part of "cosmology".
Planetology = geology + climatology + exobiology, for any kind of "planets".
2006-09-13 23:07:24 · answer #7 · answered by Axel ∇ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Astronomy literally translated is about the "stars", but it can be about all space related phenomena really.
"Planetology" is the more specific term you seek.
2006-09-17 19:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by TrickMeNicely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The study of planets is called "cosmogony". If u have any dobuts u can contact me.
2006-09-14 07:00:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anil 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Planetology.
2006-09-14 03:24:38 · answer #10 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋