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Cosmology (from Ancient Greek κόσμος (cosmos) 'the universe, the world', and λογία (logia) 'study of') is a branch of physics and metaphysics dealing with the nature of the universe, the cosmos.
Jun 28, 2024 · Cosmology is the study of the physical universe as a unified whole, using astronomy and physics. Learn about the observable universe, the cosmological expansion, the big bang theory, and the history of cosmology from ancient to modern times.
- Frank H. Shu
Jun 17, 2024 · Cosmology is the scientific study of the universe as a unified whole, from its earliest moments through its evolution to its ultimate fate. The currently accepted cosmological model is the big bang.
Sep 26, 2017 · Cosmology (the study of the physical universe) is a science that, due to both theoretical and observational developments, has made enormous strides in the past 100 years.
- Christopher Smeenk, George Ellis
- 2017
In this section of Khan Academy, you'll learn about the brain-bending vastness of time and space. We go from plate tectonics here on Earth to entire galaxies and beyond.
Cosmology is the scientific field that explores the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe. Learn about the history of cosmology, from ancient beliefs to modern theories, and the key concepts and figures that shaped our understanding of the cosmos.