Space 우주 관련 단어 영영풀이

[Space 우주 관련 단어 영영풀이]

 

Earth

noun : the third planet from the Sun; the planet we live on

galaxy

noun : a large group of stars, planets, gases, and dust

moon

noun : a huge ball of rock that travels around a planet

Moon

noun : the huge ball of rock that travels around Earth

pull

verb : to use force to move something closer

rocket

noun : a machine used for space travel

shine

verb : to give off bright light

sky

noun : the area high above the ground where stars and clouds appear

star

noun : an object in outer space, made of hot gases, that can be seen in the night sky

Sun

noun : the closest star to Earth and the center of our solar system

sunshine

noun : light from the Sun

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 asteroid

noun : an irregularly shaped rock that orbits the Sun

astronaut

noun : a person trained to travel and work in space

astronomer

noun : a scientist who studies planets, stars, galaxies, and other objects in space

astronomy

noun : a field of science involving the study of the stars, planets, comets, and other things found in space

astrophysicist

other : a scientist who studies the physical nature of stars and other bodies in space

atmosphere

noun : a layer of gases surrounding a planet, star, or moon

axes

noun : the imaginary lines around which objects, such as planets, might rotate

axis

noun : an imaginary line around which an object, such as Earth, rotates

binoculars

noun : a hand-held device used to see objects that are far away

black hole

noun : a region of space with a gravitational field so intense that nothing can escape

capsule

noun : the detachable compartment on a spacecraft that holds people and their instruments

celestial

adjective : of or relating to the sky

cluster

noun : a close group of similar objects

comet

noun : a space object made of ice and dust that develops a long, bright tail as it nears the star it orbits

constellation

noun : a group of stars that form a shape and are named

corona

noun : a ring of light visible around a luminous body, such as the Sun and Moon

cosmic

adjective : of or relating to the space beyond Earth

cosmologist

noun : a scientist who studies the origin and structure of the universe

cosmos

noun : the whole universe

crater

noun : a hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact

crescent moon

noun : the phase of the Moon when only a thin curved slice is lit up by the Sun

deep space

noun : the open areas between solid bodies in the universe beyond our solar system

docking

noun : the connecting of two vehicles in space

eclipse

noun : the partial or complete hiding or darkening of one celestial body, such as the Sun or Moon, by another

exploration

noun : a journey through unfamiliar territory to learn more about it

explorer

noun : a person who visits and learns about new places

extraterrestrial

adjective : existing or coming from outside Earth or its atmosphere

extraterrestrial

noun : a being from outside Earth or its atmosphere

eyepiece

noun : the lens or lenses closest to the eyes in a telescope, microscope, or binoculars

fireball

noun : a ball of fire

full moon

noun : the phase of the Moon when its surface is fully lit up by the Sun

galaxy

noun : a large collection of stars, planets, gas, and dust bound together by gravitational forces

gas giant

noun : a large planet that is mainly made up of gases

gravitational pull

noun : the force of attraction that tends to draw objects together

gravity

noun : the natural force that tends to pull objects toward each other, such as objects being pulled toward the center of Earth

half moon

noun : the phase of the Moon halfway between a full moon and a new moon

impact

noun : the action of one object hitting another

interstellar

adjective : of or occurring in the deep space between stars

Jupiter

noun : the largest planet in our solar system and the fifth from the Sun; a gas giant

launch

noun : the act of starting or introducing something, such as a company, website, or product; the takeoff of a spaceship

light-year

noun : a unit of distance in astronomy equal to the distance that light travels in one year

lunar

adjective : having to do with the Moon

Mars

noun : a small reddish planet that is fourth from the Sun; a terrestrial planet

Martian

noun : of or relating to the planet Mars

Mercury

noun : the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest one to the Sun; a terrestrial planet

meteor

noun : a meteoroid that burns up after entering Earth’s atmosphere, causing a bright streak of light in the sky

meteorite

noun : a meteoroid that has landed on Earth from outer space

meteoroid

noun : a comet, asteroid, or dust particle in space

Milky Way

noun : the galaxy that includes the Sun and our solar system

mission

noun : a flight of a spacecraft or aircraft with the purpose of completing a special assignment

module

noun : a self-contained part of a spacecraft

Moon

noun : Earth's only natural satellite

moon phase

noun : any of the eight possible ways that the Moon appears as viewed from Earth

Neptune

noun : a large blue planet that is eighth from the Sun; a gas giant

new moon

noun : the first phase of the Moon, when its dark side is toward Earth or when it appears as a narrow crescent for a few days afterward

nucleus

noun : the center of a comet, made of small particles of ice and frozen gas that can turn to vapor and form a tail as the comet nears a star

obscured

adjective : concealed or covered

observatory

noun : a place used for scientific observation of things in nature, such as astronomical objects, weather, or earthquakes

orbit

noun : the path taken by one object in space circling around another larger object

orbit

verb : to revolve around another object

phase

noun : state of matter, which can change depending on temperature and pressure

pilot

noun : a person who flies an aircraft or spacecraft

pilot

verb : to drive a ship or an aircraft

planet

noun : a large, round object that travels around a star

planetarium

noun : a building in which the image of the night sky is projected onto a curved ceiling

Pluto

noun : a dwarf planet discovered in 1930 that was once considered a planet

plutoid

noun : a dwarf planet that orbits the Sun beyond Neptune

polar

adjective : relating to areas of a planet, star, or moon near the north or south pole

probe

noun : a device used to send back information from a place that is difficult or dangerous to reach

radiate

verb : to emit something, often light or heat in the form of rays or waves

re-entry

noun : the act of returning to Earth’s atmosphere from space

reflect

verb : to send light, sound, or heat back toward where it came from

revolution

noun : a single journey along an orbital path

revolve

verb : to move in a circle around something

ring

noun : a band of dust and ice that circles a planet

rotate

verb : to turn on a center or axis; revolve

rotation

noun : a single turn of something around an axis or a fixed point; spinning

satellite

noun : a natural or human-made object that orbits Earth or another object in space

Saturn

noun : a planet with large rings around it that is sixth from the Sun; a gas giant

solar

adjective : having to do with the Sun

solstice

noun : either of the two times of the year when the Sun is farthest from the equator

space

noun : the area beyond Earth's atmosphere in which there are stars and planets

space flight

noun : travel and exploration in outer space

space shuttle

noun : a spacecraft that can be used repeatedly

space station

noun : a spacecraft in which people can live for a long time, used for scientific experiments and research

space travel

noun : a journey by people into space

spacecraft

noun : a vehicle used for traveling in space

starry

adjective : filled with or lit up by stars

sunspot

noun : any of the relatively cool dark patches that appear in cycles on the Sun's surface and possess a powerful magnetic field

tail

noun : the bright, vaporized part of a comet that points away from the Sun

technology

noun : the use of scientific knowledge or tools to make or do something

telescope

noun : an instrument used to make distant objects look closer

tilted

adjective : slanted, not straight

twinkling

adjective : to shine in a way that seems to switch between brighter and dimmer

universe

noun : all things that exist in space

unknown

adjective : not known; unfamiliar

vacuum

noun : a space that contains absolutely no matter

Venus

noun : a small planet that is second from the Sun; a terrestrial planet

waning

noun : the process of growing smaller or weaker

waxing

noun : the process of growing bigger

weightless

adjective : experiencing little or no noticeable gravitational pull

weightlessness

noun : the condition of not seeming to weigh anything

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 aerospace

adjective : having to do with the branch of science that studies Earth's atmosphere and outer space

artificial satellite

noun : a human-made object that orbits another object in space

asterism

noun : a star-shaped reflective pattern inside a gem; a group of stars smaller than a constellation

asteroid belt

noun : the area in space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids orbit

astronomical satellite

noun : a research satellite that monitors waves and particles in deep space

astrophysics

noun : a branch of astronomy that is concerned with the physical nature of stars and other bodies in space

aurora borealis

noun : the northern lights, caused by charged particles being pulled into Earth's atmosphere by Earth's magnetic field

big bang theory

noun : the idea that the universe began from a single, enormous explosion and is still expanding

bus

noun : the body of a satellite, which contains basic functions and equipment

celestial body

noun : a natural object in the sky or in outer space

communication satellite

noun : a satellite that picks up sound, picture, or telephone signals

dwarf planet

noun : a nearly round object that orbits a star, is smaller than a planet, and is not a satellite of another object

earth station

noun : a dish on Earth that receives signals from a satellite

elliptical galaxy

noun : an oval-shaped galaxy

environmental satellite

noun : a satellite that monitors how Earth is changing

exoplanet

noun : a planet that exists outside our solar system

exosphere

noun : the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere; the layer in which molecules can escape Earth's gravity

GPS

noun : Global Positioning System; a system or device that uses radio signals from satellites to pinpoint locations

irregular galaxy

noun : a galaxy without a regular shape

Kuiper Belt

noun : an area of our solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune where a group of minor planets and other objects orbit the Sun

light filter

noun : a transparent material that blocks light of certain wavelengths

luminosity

noun : a measure of the amount of radiating or reflected light coming off a star or other celestial object; brightness

lunar eclipse

noun : an eclipse during which Earth blocks the Sun's light from shining on the Moon

methane

noun : an invisible, odorless, flammable gas; also called “natural gas”

military satellite

noun : a satellite that gathers information about other countries or serves military purposes in another way

navigational satellite

noun : a satellite that helps vehicles know their location

nebula

noun : a region or cloud of interstellar dust and gas appearing as a bright or dark patch

neutron star

noun : a star that has collapsed under its own gravity; a compact mass of neutrons

optical telescope

noun : a light-gathering telescope

ozone layer

noun : a layer of the atmosphere that protects life on Earth by filtering out ultraviolet radiation from the Sun

payload

noun : the tools and other valuable equipment on a satellite; also, the valuable cargo on an aircraft

phenomena

noun : observable events, occurrences, or situations

phenomenon

noun : an observable event or occurrence; someone or something that is very impressive or popular because of an unusual ability or quality

plasma

noun : charged particles of gas that can conduct electricity

polar orbit

noun : an orbit that passes above both the North Pole and South Pole

pulsar

noun : a neutron star that produces beams of radiation from its magnetic poles

quasar

noun : an astronomical object with very high energy output

radiation

noun : a powerful and dangerous type of energy released by nuclear reactions

radio telescope

noun : a telescope that collects radio waves from space

reflected light

noun : light that is picked up on a mirror and bounced to another place

rille

noun : a long, narrow crack on the Moon's surface

solar eclipse

noun : an eclipse during which the Moon passes in front of the Sun and hides it from view

solar flare

noun : a sudden energy burst that appears as a large, bright loop on the Sun's surface

solar radiation

noun : energy that the Sun gives off in the form of rays of light or heat

solar system

noun : a group of objects in space that orbit a star

solar wind

noun : a stream of gases that come from the Sun

spiral galaxy

noun : a galaxy with curved arms that extend from a central axis

Sputnik

noun : the first human-made satellite successfully launched into space

stratosphere

noun : the layer of Earth’s atmosphere located beyond the troposphere; the layer that protects Earth from solar radiation

supernova

noun : explosions of stars, resulting in a sharp increase in brightness followed by a gradual fading

terrestrial planet

noun : like Earth; a planet that is rocky in form and Earth-like in size

thermonuclear reaction

noun : a process, often involving high temperatures, in which the structure of atoms change, releasing tremendous energy

troposphere

noun : the layer of Earth's atmosphere that is closest to the planet's surface; the layer in which weather takes place

ultraviolet ray

noun : invisible light that makes up part of solar radiation; too much of it can harm living things

ultraviolet wave

noun : radiant energy waves similar to light; cannot be seen by humans

weather satellite

noun : an artificial satellite that monitors Earth's climate and weather