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Astrophysik
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astrophysics
Zweig der Physik, der die physikalischen Eigenschaften und Prozesse von Himmelskörpern und des Universums untersucht.
Er promoviert in Astrophysik an einer renommierten Universität.Use Astrophysik for the scientific field; in everyday English, the uncountable noun astrophysics is usually used without an article.
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Frequently asked questions
What does astrophysics mean in English?
Astrophysics means the branch of physics that studies celestial objects and phenomena.
Is astrophysics the same as astronomy?
Not exactly. Astronomy is broader, while astrophysics focuses on the physical processes behind what we observe in space.
How do you use astrophysics in a sentence?
You can say: She is studying astrophysics at university.