Question

A person who studies the stars and planets is called a ________

• A. astronaut
• B. skywatcher
• C. astrophysicist
• D. astronomer

Answer 1

Answer:

D. astronomer

• Astronomer: A scientist who studies stars, planets, galaxies, and other objects in space. ✅

• Astronaut: A person who travels into space. ❌

• Skywatcher: A person who observes the sky, often as a hobby, but not necessarily a scientist. ❌

• Astrophysicist: A scientist who studies the physical properties and processes of stars, planets, and the universe. It is a more specialized branch of astronomy. ❌ (though related)