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Cosmology Questions and Answers (Q&A)

What is the difference between Astrophysics and Cosmology?
Danny R. Glover, Editor
Answered: Jun 25, 2018
These are closely related, with cosmology often one part of astro-physics generally. Astrophysics itself is a branch of astronomy that studies the physical or chemical properties of celestial...Read More

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What is cosmology?
L. Brett, Sales Manager
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
The prefix cosmo refers to world and ology is the study of something. Therefore, cosmology is the study of the world. However, it is more than that. Cosmology covers many different sciences...Read More

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Which are the best universities for studying cosmology in the world?
W. Mocroft, Philanthropist
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
There are many colleges and universities that offer cosmology or astronomy as a degree. Usually, colleges and universities need a doctorate program for interested applicants. This is because jobs...Read More

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How tough is cosmology as a subject?
E. Good
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
In my case, any science would be difficult. However, it all depends upon the student. Some students naturally gravitate towards science and can understand it quite easily. However, there are...Read More

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Which universities in the US offer a course in cosmology?
E. Good
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
Most of the top universities that offer a doctorate program in physics would most likely have a course or group of courses in cosmology. Many of the applicants to this program would either be...Read More

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Who was the first cosmologist?
Danny R. Glover, Editor
Answered: Jun 25, 2018
The first cosmologist, in fact, would be the first individual to study and record physical events and features beyond the known environs. We don't know the first person to do this, and it's most...Read More

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Who is the most successful cosmologist of all time?
E. Good
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
That is a difficult question because some cosmologists were successful long ago during ancient history. It is difficult to evaluate their contributions based upon what they had access to....Read More

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When did Cosmology become a branch of science?
E. Good
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
Cosmology is the study of the world and how the universe first began. It even discusses how the things in space relate and connect to the world. People have been studying space and cosmology...Read More

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What is the difference between Astrophysics and Astronomy?
M. Porter, Senior Executive
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
Astronomy is the study of items and things in the earth’s atmosphere. Scientists in astronomy study their properties that are physical or chemical. Astrophysics is the science that is part...Read More

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Is Cosmology just a theoretical subject?
J.Spencer, Knowledge enthusiast
Answered: Jun 28, 2018
Technically, YES! Cosmology attracts only the most genius of minds for a reason. Cosmology is a subject that is just in its nascent stages and it’ll be decades or even centuries before it...Read More

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Is Rocket Science a part of Cosmology?
M. Porter, Senior Executive
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
Rocket science is a term that was coined years ago to describe a very difficult subject. People would say about something easy, “this isn’t rocket science.” However, rockets are...Read More

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Is Stephen Hawking the greatest cosmologist of all time?
L. Brett, Sales Manager
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
Most likely, Stephen Hawking is the greatest cosmologist of all time. He is known for making popular and accurate predictions. However, he is known for his science background including those...Read More

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Could Dark Energy and Dark Matter have their own gravities?
Danny R. Glover, Editor
Answered: Jun 25, 2018
We are a long way from knowing the answer to this. Roughly 68% of the universe is dark energy. Dark matter makes up about 27%. One version of Einstein's gravity theory, the version that contains...Read More

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How did the theory of everything find a place in cosmology?
M. Parker, Internet Researcher
Answered: Jun 22, 2018
This is highly debatable. Just because a theorist got it wrong, it surely shouldn't debar him from consideration as someone who seriously studied and tried to make sense of the cosmos. In...Read More

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Does Cosmology actually have practical applications in today's world?
M. Porter, Senior Executive
Answered: Nov 27, 2018
Practical applications refers to the ability to use something for a certain reason. There are many practical applications in regard to cosmology especially today. Cosmology is the study of the...Read More

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