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What is astronomy?

Astronomy is a natural science that studies celestial objects, the physics, chemistry, and evolution of such objects, and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth.

What did the Rigveda describe about the universe?

The Rigveda described the universe as a cyclical or oscillating universe in which a 'cosmic egg' contains the whole universe including the Sun, Moon, and planets.

What is the concept of a cyclical or oscillating universe?

The concept of a cyclical or oscillating universe suggests that all of space expands out of a single concentrated point called 'Bindu' before subsequently collapsing again.

What did Anaxagoras believe about the original state of the cosmos?

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What does astronomy study?

<p>Astronomy studies celestial objects such as stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and nebulas, as well as the physics, chemistry, and evolution of such objects, and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which celestial objects are studied in the field of astronomy?

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What is the main focus of astronomy?

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What are some phenomena studied in astronomy that originate outside Earth's atmosphere?

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What did the Hindu ancient text Rigveda describe about the universe?

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What did the Greek philosopher Anaxagoras believe about the original state of the cosmos?

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Definition of Astronomy

  • Astronomy is the study of the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Ancient Descriptions of the Universe

  • The Rigveda, an ancient Hindu text, describes the universe as having no beginning or end, with cycles of creation and destruction.
  • Anaxagoras, a Greek philosopher, believed that the original state of the cosmos was a unified, infinite mass that rotated and fragmented into distinct objects.

Scope of Astronomy

  • Astronomy studies celestial objects, including stars, planets, galaxies, and other entities in the universe.
  • The main focus of astronomy is to understand the physical nature, behavior, and evolution of these celestial objects.

Phenomena Studied in Astronomy

  • Astronomy examines various phenomena that originate outside Earth's atmosphere, such as:
    • Planetary motions and orbits
    • Star formation and life cycles
    • Galactic structure and evolution
    • Cosmic microwave background radiation
    • Supernovae and black holes

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