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Encyclopedia > Observational cosmology

Observational cosmology is the study of the structure, the evolution and the origin of the universe through observation, using instruments such as telescopes and cosmic ray detectors. The deepest visible-light image of the cosmos. ... Observation is an activity of an intelligent living being, to sense and assimiliate the knowledge of a phenomenon in its framework of previous knowledge and ideas. ... 50 cm refracting telescope at Nice Observatory. ... Cosmic rays can loosely be defined as energetic particles originating outside of the Earth. ...


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An Introduction to Cosmology - Cambridge University Press (366 words)
It begins with an introduction to cosmology and general relativity, and goes on to cover the mathematical models of standard cosmology.
The physical aspects of cosmology, including primordial nucleosynthesis, the astroparticle physics of inflation, and the current ideas on structure formation are discussed.
This introductory textbook describes modern cosmology at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduates who are familiar with mathematical methods and basic theoretical physics.
Cosmology (876 words)
Observational cosmology is concerned with the physical properties of the Universe, such as chemical composition, density and rate of expansion, distribution of galaxies and clusters of galaxies.
Physical cosmology attempts to explain the properties of observational cosmology by applying the known laws of physics and astrophysics.
Theoretical cosmology, which we will be exploring here, is concerned with creating models that give a mathematical explanation of the observed properties of the Universe based on discoveries of physical cosmology.
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