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Astrology
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10
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Not Applicable
02/15/2005

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Astronomy
Definition
The study of stars and planets for a scientific purpose
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Astrology
Definition
The study of stars and planets to predict the future
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Ecliptic
Definition
The path the sun seems to take through the stars
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Rotation
Definition
The spinning motion of a body on its axis
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Revolution
Definition
The elliptical motion of a body as it orbits another body in space (Earth around Sun)
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Zodiac
Definition
12 constellations that are on the ecliptic
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Constellation
Definition
A group of stars that forms a picture
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Geocentric
Definition
The belief that the Earth is the center of the universe
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Barycenter
Definition
Common center of rotation for the moon and Earth
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Heliocentric
Definition
Belief that the sun is center of universe
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