Astronomy

Sun refers to the star at the center of our solar system, around which Earth orbits. It is also used as the daytime counterpart to night and to describe sunlight. In pronunciation, the word is a single-syllable, short vowel word produced with a closed mouth and a final nasal, making it brisk and crisp in everyday speech.

Supernova refers to a powerful and luminous stellar explosion that briefly outshines its host galaxy. It also denotes a dramatic, explosive rise or transformation in any domain. The term combines Latin roots for “above” and “new,” signaling a bursting forth of new light or energy from a dying star or from an exceptional event.

A telescope is an instrument that gathers and magnifies light to make distant objects appear closer. It typically uses lenses or mirrors to bend and focus light, enabling the observation of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies. The term also refers to the optical tube and its components as a single device used for astronomical or terrestrial viewing.

Transit refers to the act or process of moving people or goods from one place to another, or the system or route by which such movement occurs (e.g., buses, trains, or other public transport). It can also denote the interval of a celestial body passing across a point in its orbit. In everyday use, it describes travel or passage, often within urban contexts.

Transiting is the act of passing through or across something, often in a formal or technical context (like transit through a region, or transitioning in time or space). It can function as an adjective or a verb form (present participle) describing movement or passage, particularly in contexts like travel, astronomy, or state changes. The term emphasizes movement from one place or condition to another rather than staying put.