Phrase Hound found 5 phrases and 227 compound words that contain astro. The most common are listed below. Open astro in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 5
- astro-boffinAn expert in a field relating to the stars, especially astronomy.
- astro-engineerAlternative form of astroengineer: An engineer who designs or operates spacecraft or space stations.
- astro-engineersplural of astro-engineer: An engineer who designs or operates spacecraft or space stations.
- astro-boffinsplural of astro-boffin: An expert in a field relating to the stars, especially astronomy.
- astro-turfedOf an orchestrated, well-funded political or corporate campaign designed to artificially manufacture the illusion of widespread, spontaneous public support; a grassroots movement.
Compound words 227
- astronomyThe study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.
- astrologyDivination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies.
- astronautA member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.
- astrometricof or relating to astrometry
- astrometryThe branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies, particularly stars.
- astrocyteA neuroglial cell, in the shape of a star, in the brain.
- astrodomeA transparent dome in the fuselage of an aircraft or spacecraft through which navigational observations may be made
- AstroTurfA synthetic material used in sports grounds as a durable substitute for natural grass.
- astrocentricHaving a star at the center.
- astrographA telescope designed and used for astronomical photography.