selenology

Selenology is the branch of astronomy that studies the moon.

(noun)

An example of a study in selenology is how the moon was formed.

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See selenology in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the branch of astronomy dealing with the moon in general

Origin: seleno- + -logy

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See selenology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The astronomical study of the moon.

Related Forms:

  • selˌe·no·logˈi·cal (-nə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl) adjective
  • selˌe·nolˈo·gist noun
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