Antiastronomical

/ˌæntiˌæstrəˈnɑmɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Opposing or contrary to astronomy, the science that studies stars, planets, and outer space.

Etymology

From 'anti-' (against) + 'astronomical,' from Greek 'astron' (star) + 'nomos' (law). This term describes positions contradicting what astronomers have observed and learned about the cosmos.

Kelly Says

People who deny that the Earth orbits the Sun are taking an antiastronomical stance—they're arguing against hundreds of years of telescopes, satellites, and evidence!

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