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Ceres, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Ceres sîrˈēz [key], in astronomy, a dwarf planet, the first asteroid to be discovered. It was found on Jan. 1, 1801, by G. Piazzi. He took three distinct observations; on the basis of these the mat...Ceres, in Roman religion and mythology
(Encyclopedia)Ceres sîrˈēz [key], in Roman religion and mythology, goddess of grain; daughter of Saturn and Ops. She was identified by the Romans with the Greek Demeter. Her worship was connected with that of th...astronomy
(Encyclopedia)astronomy, branch of science that studies the motions and natures of celestial bodies, such as planets, stars, and galaxies; more generally, the study of matter and energy in the universe at large. ...coma, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)coma, in astronomy: see comet.Eros, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Eros, in astronomy: see asteroid. ...Hermes, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Hermes, in astronomy: see asteroid. ...Icarus, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Icarus, in astronomy: see asteroid. ...Charon, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Charon, in astronomy, the natural satellite, or moon, of Pluto. ...Naiad, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Naiad, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Neptune. ...Larissa, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Larissa, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Neptune. ...Browse by Subject
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