Let’s start with the basics. The word for space in Marathi is “अंतराळ” (Antarāḷ). This term captures the vast expanse beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

चंद्र अंतराळात आहे. (Chandra antarāḷāt āhe.)
Translation: The moon is in space.

The Marathi word for star is “तारा” (Tārā). This can refer to any celestial body emitting light of its own in the night sky.

रात्रीच्या आकाशात अनेक तारे दिसतात. (Rātrīcyā ākāśāt anek tāre disatāt.)
Translation: Many stars are visible in the night sky.

Astronomical Bodies

The term for planet in Marathi is “ग्रह” (Graha). Planets are among the primary subjects of study in astronomy.

बृहस्पती हा एक मोठा ग्रह आहे. (Bṛhaspatī hā ek moṭhā graha āhe.)
Translation: Jupiter is a large planet.

For moon, Marathi uses “चंद्र” (Chandra), which specifically refers to any natural satellite orbiting a planet, including Earth’s Moon.

चंद्रावर मानवी चरणाचे ठसे आहेत. (Candrāvar mānavī caraṇāce ṭhase āhet.)
Translation: There are human footprints on the moon.

When talking about galaxies, Marathi employs the word “आकाशगंगा” (Ākāśagaṅgā), which is also a poetic name for the Milky Way.

आकाशगंगा ही आपल्या गॅलेक्सीचे नाव आहे. (Ākāśagaṅgā hī āpalyā gælekśīce nāv āhe.)
Translation: The Milky Way is the name of our galaxy.

Astronomical Events

For meteor, Marathi uses “उल्का” (Ulkā). These are the streaks of light produced when a meteoroid enters Earth’s atmosphere.

उल्कापात रात्रीच्या आकाशात सुंदर दृश्य निर्माण करतो. (Ulkāpāt rātrīcyā ākāśāt sundar dr̥śya nirmāṇ karatō.)
Translation: A meteor shower creates a beautiful scene in the night sky.

When discussing eclipses, the word “ग्रहण” (Grahaṇ) is used. This can refer to both solar and lunar eclipses.

सूर्यग्रहणाच्या वेळी चंद्र सूर्यासमोर येतो. (Sūryagrahaṇācyā veḷī candra sūryāsamor yeto.)
Translation: During a solar eclipse, the moon comes in front of the sun.

Exploring Further

The term for astronaut in Marathi is “अंतराळवीर” (Antarāḷavīra), which literally translates to “space hero.”

अंतराळवीरांनी अंतराळ स्थानकावर अनेक संशोधने केलीत. (Antarāḷavīrāṇnī antarāḷ sthānakāvar anek sanśodhane kelīt.)
Translation: Astronauts have conducted many researches on the space station.

For those interested in the observatory, the Marathi word is “वेधशाळा” (Vedhaśāḷā).

वेधशाळेतून खगोलशास्त्रज्ञ तार्‍यांचा अभ्यास करतात. (Vedhaśāḷētūn khagolaśāstrajña tāryān̄cā abhyās karatāt.)
Translation: Astronomers study stars from the observatory.

Conclusion

Learning about space and astronomy in Marathi can be fascinating, especially as you begin to connect these cosmic concepts with their linguistic expressions. Whether it’s observing the stars, understanding planetary movements, or discussing the latest space missions, knowing these Marathi terms enhances your understanding and appreciation of both the language and the universe.