Selenology, Areology

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Selenology, Areology

Postby justscience » Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:48 am

Selenology is scientific study of the moon. Geology is limited to the Earth; we now have the capability of selenological studies of moon rocks and features of the moon. From selen- (moon) + o + -logy (study).

Naturally, it follows that we will be conducting similar research on Mars. That would require another word: Areology, from the Greek Ares, another potential GW.

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Re: Selenology, Areology

Postby Slava » Sun Jul 09, 2023 6:31 am

What are the -ology words for the other planets and the sun?

I like selenology as a word, and Selene has long been one of my favorite names.

Areology leads me to wonder if we could somehow use Areopagus when speaking of the Supreme Court.
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