Meteors are small rocks or particles from outer space that enter the atmosphere, the entry of which results to an observable luminous trail. Taken from Latin meteorum and Greek meteOros, high in air, from the roots meta- and aerein, to lift. Known as shooting stars or falling stars in common tongue, bulalakaw in Filipino.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Astro Word of the Day: Meteor
Meteors are small rocks or particles from outer space that enter the atmosphere, the entry of which results to an observable luminous trail. Taken from Latin meteorum and Greek meteOros, high in air, from the roots meta- and aerein, to lift. Known as shooting stars or falling stars in common tongue, bulalakaw in Filipino.
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