Astronomy is... A science, which means it is based on theories that are proven to be 100% correct and can never be disputed. A science, which means it uses the scientific method to test the validity of hypotheses. A pseudo-science, which means it claims to be a science but does not use the scientific method to test the validity of hypotheses.
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