Astrophysics

usgb/ˌæstrəʊˈfɪzɪks/
noun

The part of science that studies stars, planets, galaxies, and everything in the universe, using physics.

She wants to study astrophysics to learn more about stars and galaxies.
Visual representation of "astrophysics" - The part of science that studies stars, planets, galaxies, and everything in the universe, using physics.

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  • study astrophysics
  • astrophysics research

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Academic

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Academic Field

Astrophysics is often associated with universities and advanced study; it's seen as scholarly.

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He's giving a lecture on astrophysics at the university next week.
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Complexity

The word suggests a complex, specialized field; it's not used for basic discussions about space.

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Astrophysics equations can be hard to solve without a strong math background.
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Research Oriented

Astrophysics commonly implies active research and discovery, not just learning known facts.

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She's published several papers in astrophysics journals.
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