ScienceJuly 16, 2026
stargazer
/ˈstɑːrˌɡeɪ.zər/
Definition
An astronomer or someone who observes the stars and celestial bodies for scientific study.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'sterre' (star) and the Old English 'gæst' or 'gaze,' which likely originated from the Middle English 'gasen.' It combines the observation of celestial objects with the act of looking intently.
In the news
In this article, the term refers to the professional astronomers who identified the first exoplanets, highlighting the role of human observation in modern space science. It emphasizes the history of discovery that leads to finding potentially habitable worlds.
Scientists Discover a Planet With the Most Earth-like Conditions Yet
Read the full article ↗Time Magazine