Question

A scientist announces that the best possible chance for finding life on other bodies within our solar system would be on Jupiter's moon Europa. The scientist responsible for this statement would be in the scientific field of _____.astronomy,geology,meteorology,oceanography

Answer 1

Astronomy. Astronomy coomes from the latin word for star and in ancient times "the stars" refered to anything in outer space.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Astronomy.

The person talking about heavenly bodes must be from the field of astronomy. A person involved in the study of universe and space falls under the criteria of astronomy. The study of planetary bodies and moons and its effects on the other objects found in the universe is also under the study of universe.