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C2 Woordenlijst - Astronomy

Hier leert u alle essentiële woorden om over astronomie te praten, speciaal verzameld voor leerlingen van niveau C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
kuiper belt
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a region beyond Neptune in the solar system containing icy objects like dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets

kuipergordel, kuiperzone

kuipergordel, kuiperzone

Ex: Ongoing research aims to identify and characterize more objects within the Kuiper Belt to enhance our knowledge of the outer solar system.
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quasar
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a highly energetic celestial object emitting powerful radiation from the center of a galaxy, often associated with a supermassive black hole

quasar, kwasar

quasar, kwasar

Ex: Researchers study the variability quasar brightness to gain insights into their dynamics .
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oort cloud
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a distant, hypothetical region surrounding the solar system, thought to harbor icy bodies and comets

Oortwolk, Oort-cloud

Oortwolk, Oort-cloud

Ex: The Oort Cloud is a key component in models of solar system formation and dynamics, influencing the distribution of comets in our cosmic neighborhood.
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corona
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere, observable as a plasma halo during a solar eclipse

corona, zonneschijn

corona, zonneschijn

Ex: corona's magnetic fields contribute to the formation of solar prominences and eruptions .
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ecliptic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the apparent path that the Sun traces in the sky over the course of a year, which is also the plane of the Earth's orbit around the Sun

ecliptica, zonneband

ecliptica, zonneband

Ex: During a solar eclipse, the Moon crosses the ecliptic plane, aligning with the Sun and Earth.
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parallax
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the apparent displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object when viewed along two different lines of sight, often used in astronomy to measure the distance of nearby stars

parallax, parallaxen

parallax, parallaxen

Ex: Astronomers use parallax method to estimate the distances to nearby galaxies , enhancing our understanding of the vastness of the universe .
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pulsar
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a highly magnetized, rotating neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation from its magnetic poles

pulsar, pulsarster

pulsar, pulsarster

Ex: Scientists pulsars as natural laboratories to study extreme physical conditions , such as strong magnetic fields and high rotation rates .
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astronomical unit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a unit of measurement equal to the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, approximately 149.6 million kilometers

astronomische eenheid, eenheid van afstand

astronomische eenheid, eenheid van afstand

Ex: astronomical unit the average distance from Earth to the Sun .
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parsec
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a unit of astronomical distance equivalent to about 3.26 light-years

parsec, pc

parsec, pc

Ex: Parsec provides a convenient scale for discussing interstellar and intergalactic distances.
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cosmic ray
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a high-energy particle, mainly originating from outside the Solar System, that travels through space at nearly the speed of light

kosmische straling, cosmische stralen

kosmische straling, cosmische stralen

Ex: Astronomers cosmic rays to understand the processes in distant regions of the universe .
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cosmic microwave background
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(cosmology) the faint glow of radiation spreading through the universe, believed to be residual radiation from the Big Bang

cosmische microgolfachtergrond, kosmische achtergrondstraling

cosmische microgolfachtergrond, kosmische achtergrondstraling

Ex: Studying fluctuations in CMB reveals insights into cosmic structure formation.
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nebular hypothesis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(cosmology) a theory proposing that the solar system formed from a rotating nebula of gas and dust about 4.6 billion years ago

nevelhypothese, nebulosa hypothese

nevelhypothese, nebulosa hypothese

Ex: nebular hypothesis is one of the leading theories of solar system formation .
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Hubble constant
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(cosmology) a measure of the rate at which the universe is expanding, determined from the observation of distant galaxies' recession velocities

Hubble-constante, Hubble-constante (cosmologie)

Hubble-constante, Hubble-constante (cosmologie)

Ex: Precise measurements of Hubble constant are crucial for cosmological models .
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interstellar medium
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the matter and radiation that exists in the space between stars within a galaxy

interstellaire medium, interstellaire ruimte

interstellaire medium, interstellaire ruimte

Ex: Astronomers study interstellar medium to understand cosmic evolution .
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heliosphere
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the space surrounding the Sun dominated by solar wind

heliosfeer, zonnewindgebied

heliosfeer, zonnewindgebied

Ex: The shape of the heliosphere resembles a teardrop.
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cosmic dust
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

very small particles originally derived from stars, serving as raw material for forming planets, and existing between galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies

kosmisch stof, sterrenstof

kosmisch stof, sterrenstof

Ex: Cosmic dust can be detected using various methods , including infrared and microwave observations , which reveal its presence and composition across different regions of the universe .
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meteoroid
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small celestial body that becomes visible as a meteor upon entrance into the atmosphere of the earth

meteoroïde, meteoroid

meteoroïde, meteoroid

Ex: The study meteoroids provides valuable insights into the composition and dynamics of our solar system , as well as the potential hazards they pose to spacecraft and Earth .
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inflation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(cosmology) the rapid expansion of the universe following the Big Bang

inflatie, inflatie theorie

inflatie, inflatie theorie

Ex: inflation is crucial for comprehending the universe 's evolution .
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magnetic storm
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a disruption in earth's magnetic field caused by solar activity, resulting in variations that can impact electronic systems and communications on earth

magnetische storm, geomagnetische storm

magnetische storm, geomagnetische storm

Ex: Scientists magnetic storms closely to better understand their effects on Earth 's technology and to develop strategies for mitigating potential disruptions .
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aurora australis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the colored lights, mainly green and red, in the sky seen primarily near the southern magnetic pole

aurea australis, zuidelijke lichten

aurea australis, zuidelijke lichten

Ex: The aurora australis is a stunning phenomenon that has inspired artists, scientists, and adventurers throughout history, offering a glimpse of the Earth's connection to the wider cosmos.
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aurora borealis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the colored lights, mainly green and red, in the sky seen primarily near the northern magnetic pole

noorderlicht, aurora borealis

noorderlicht, aurora borealis

Ex: aurora borealis has captivated people for centuries and continues to be a source of wonder and inspiration for astronomers , photographers , and travelers alike .
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cosmogonic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

associated with the phenomena, processes, or theories related to the origin and formation of the universe or celestial bodies

cosmogonisch, kosmogenetisch

cosmogonisch, kosmogenetisch

Ex: The Big Bang theory is a cosmogonic model for the universe 's creation .
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extragalactic astronomy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

study of celestial objects outside the Milky Way galaxy

extragalactische astronomie, astronomie buiten de Melkweg

extragalactische astronomie, astronomie buiten de Melkweg

Ex: Extragalactic astronomy sheds light on cosmic evolution .
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nebular
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to or resembling a nebula, which is a cloud of gas and dust in outer space

nebulair, nevelachtig

nebulair, nevelachtig

Ex: Nebular hypotheses propose various mechanisms for the formation of planetary systems.
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sidereal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to the stars or constellations, especially in terms of their positions relative to Earth

sidereaal, sterre-tijd

sidereaal, sterre-tijd

Ex: Sidereal charts plot the positions of celestial objects against the background of distant stars .
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