ASTRONOMICAL

astronomic, astronomical, galactic

(adjective) inconceivably large

astronomic, astronomical

(adjective) relating or belonging to the science of astronomy; “astronomic telescope”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

astronomical (comparative more astronomical, superlative most astronomical)

(not comparable) Of or relating to astronomy.

(comparable) Very large; of vast measure.

Synonyms

• (relating to astronomy): astronomic

Source: Wiktionary


As`tro*nom"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. astronomicus, Gr. astronomique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the methods or principles of astronomy.

– As`tro*nom"ic*al*ly, adv. Astronomical clock. See under Clock.

– Astronomical day. See under Day.

– Astronomical fractions, Astronomical numbers. See under Sexagesimal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, on 25 September 2016, the Birla Institute of Management Technology (India) in Uttar Pradesh, India, constructed the largest coffee cups pyramid consisting of 23,821 cups. They used paper takeaway coffee cups to build the pyramid.

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