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What is the difference between Astronomy and Astrophysics?


robin.k 23rd Nov, 2020
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robin.k 23rd Nov, 2020

Astronomy is the science which deals with the study of celestial bodies like planets, stars, comets, nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters. Astrophysics is a branch of Astronomy which is concerned with the physics of the universe including the physical properties, interactions, and behaviour of celestial objects.

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