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Discipline within Natural Sciences
Astronomy
Thiên văn học
Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the universe as a whole. It explores stars, planets, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena, seeking to understand the origin, evolution, and ultimate fate of the universe.
Key Questions
- •How did the universe begin?
- •What are stars made of and how do they evolve?
- •Are we alone in the universe?
Subfields & Specializations (5)
Astrophysics
Vật lý thiên văn
Physical properties and processes of celestial objects
Planetary Science
Khoa học hành tinh
Study of planets, moons, and planetary systems
Cosmology
Vũ trụ học
Origin, evolution, and fate of the universe
Stellar Astronomy
Thiên văn sao
Study of stars and stellar systems
Astrobiology
Sinh học vũ trụ
Search for life beyond Earth