Discovery of New Astronomical Objects
Definition
The discovery of new astronomical objects refers to the process and moment when astronomers identify previously unknown stars, planets, galaxies, or other celestial bodies.
Analogy
Discovering a new astronomical object is like finding a hidden treasure in an endless sea. It's exciting and opens up a whole new world (literally!) for exploration and understanding.
Related terms
Exoplanet: A planet located outside our solar system.
Nebula: An interstellar cloud of dust, hydrogen, helium and other ionized gases where stars are born or die.
Galaxy: A gravitationally bound system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.
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