A star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, an irregular galaxy. Astronomy (from Greek: á¼ÏÏÏÎ¿Î½Î¿Î¼Î¯Î±) is a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena. It applies mathematics, physics, and chemistry, in an effort to explain the origin of those objects and phenomena and their evolution.
2015-02-25T12:30:07-05:00. A former pro-US leader in Iran was Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. HIs regime was overthrown in 1979 by the Islamic Revolution and Ayatollah Khomeini came to power. Comments
Image caption Iran is one of Syria's closest allies. Iran, a crucial ally of President Assad, was unexpectedly invited to join the start of the Geneva II conference by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on 19 January. Mr Ban said he strongly believed Iran had to be part of the solution to the crisis in Syria.