astronomy is the discipline in science that studies _____.
Astronomy is the scientific discipline dedicated to the study of everything in the universe outside the Earth's atmosphere. The undergraduate major leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in astronomy/planetary sciences prepares a student for graduate and professional work.
Astronomy is the science of the entire universe beyond Earth; it includes Earthâs gross physical properties, such as its mass and rotation, insofar as they interact with other bodies in the solar system.