astronomical objects
nounUK /ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl ˈɒbdʒɪkts/
US /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl ˈɑːbdʒɛkts/
Things in space, like stars, planets, and moons.
The telescope lets us see many astronomical objects in the night sky.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Natural physical bodies such as stars, planets, and asteroids that exist in outer space.
Astronomers classify astronomical objects by their size and composition.
3. Objects studied in astronomy, including galaxies, nebulae, and black holes.
The observatory catalogues thousands of astronomical objects each year.
4. Any distant object visible in the sky beyond Earth's atmosphere.
The telescope captured images of faint astronomical objects.