Terrestrial vs Astronomical
What do we mean by "terrestrial" and "astronomical?"
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Re: Terrestrial vs Astronomical
We call objects associated with the planet Earth "terrestrial." This includes birds, whales, people, ships, landscapes and butterflies. We regard space objects beyond Earth's atmosphere as "astronomical." Examples include the Moon, planets, comets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and the Sun.