• Question: What does astrophysics consist of?

    Asked by Ayayai to Chris on 16 Mar 2016.
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      Chris Conselice answered on 16 Mar 2016:


      Astrophysics is the study of objects outside the earth — so the Sun, Moon, planets, galaxies, and the universe itself. It applies the rules and principles of physics to understand these objects.

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