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2611Cosmology  

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  • The study of the structure and evolution of the universe. Until cosmology became a branch of modern astronomy, it had been part of ancient and medieval philosophy, and more specifically metaphysics. Geocentrism, heliocentrism, expanding universe, big-bang, cosmic strings etc. are some of the most eminent theories articulated in Western cosmology.

SOURCE

  • Hetherington 2003a
  • Hetherington 2003b

CONTRIBUTOR

  • Katsiadakis Helen (AA)

CREATOR

  • Mergoupi-Savaidou Eirini (AA)

NOTATION

  • 2611

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