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Himmelkörper

/ˈhɪml̩ˌkœʁpɐ/
noun★Intermediate— celestial body
technical

A natural object in space, such as a star, planet, moon, or comet, that is part of the universe.

Astronomen studieren verschiedene Himmelkörper, um das Universum besser zu verstehen.

Astronomers study various celestial bodies to better understand the universe.

💡

Includes stars, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other natural objects in space.

Collocations

Himmelkörper beobachtenobserve celestial bodiesHimmelkörper erforschenstudy celestial bodies

Synonyms

Himmelsobjektastronomisches Objekt

💡Pro Tip

Scientific Context

This term is primarily used in scientific and astronomical contexts.

📖Word Origin

From 'Himmel' (sky/heaven) + 'Körper' (body). Literally 'sky body'.

📝Usage Notes

Used in astronomy to refer to any natural object in space.

Word Breakdown

Himmel
sky, heaven
root
+
Körper
body
root
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