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Astronomical authority
noun
the main concept of authority in Astronism comparable to that of God in other religions, but proposed as the only physical and knowable authority that is inescapable for humanity independent of belief in the astronomical world’s authority.
Origin and etymology
- Astro-English: from Astronese, the phrase astronomical authority was first coined by Cometan during the Founding era, specifically during The Year of Completion concurrent to Cometan’s completion of his Master’s Degree in religion.