Astronomy glossary
A neutral KnowledgeAtlas glossary reference for Astronomy.
How to use this glossary
This glossary introduces working vocabulary used in astronomy. Definitions are intentionally concise and should be read with the linked full articles, where context, trade-offs, and limitations are explained.
Architecture
In astronomy, architecture describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Asset
In astronomy, asset describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Boundary
In astronomy, boundary describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Component
In astronomy, component describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Dependency
In astronomy, dependency describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Framework
In astronomy, framework describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Interface
In astronomy, interface describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Iteration
In astronomy, iteration describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Lifecycle
In astronomy, lifecycle describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Model
In astronomy, model describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Pipeline
In astronomy, pipeline describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Protocol
In astronomy, protocol describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Repository
In astronomy, repository describes a structured way to organize responsibilities and relationships. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Runtime
In astronomy, runtime describes an element used within a wider technical or creative process. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
Validation
In astronomy, validation describes a reviewable stage or rule that helps teams coordinate work. The exact meaning depends on the system boundary and the people using it.
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