Definition of SELENOLOGY (original) (raw)
: a branch of astronomy that deals with the moon
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The study of the moon is selenology, thanks to the Greek goddess Selene; her Roman counterpart was Luna. —
Korey Haynes, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2019
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First Known Use
1821, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of selenology was in 1821
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“Selenology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selenology. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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