Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,520,235,558 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

astrophysics

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.16 sec.
as·tro·phys·ics  (str-fzks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of stellar phenomena.
astro·physi·cal adj.
astro·physi·cist (-fz-sst) n.
astrophysics
Noun
the study of the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies
astrophysical adj
astrophysicist n
astrophysics  (str-fzks)
The branch of astronomy that deals with the physical and chemical processes that occur in stars, galaxies, and interstellar space. Astrophysics deals with the structure and evolution of stars, the properties of interstellar space and its interactions with systems of stars, and with the structure and dynamics of clusters of stars such as galaxies.
astrophysics
the branch of astronomy concerned with the origin, and the chemical and physical nature of heavenly bodies. — astrophysicist, n.
See also: Astronomy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.astrophysicsastrophysics - the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies
astronomy, uranology - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
cosmogeny, cosmogony, cosmology - the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
Translations
astrophysics [ˈæstrəuˈfɪzɪks] n → astrofísica
astrophysics [ˈæstrəuˈfɪzɪks] n → astrophysique f
astrophysics [ˈæstrəuˈfɪzɪks] n → Astrophysik f
astrophysics [ˈæstrəuˈfɪzɪks] n → astrofisica


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
Given the lackluster performance of other presumed first timers, "it was difficult to summon much enthusiasm" for McNaught, says Brian Marsden of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Mass.
Magnificent McNaught by Cowen, R. / Science News
The third star couldn't be seen because it is too faint and too close to Polaris, says Nancy Evans, an astronomer at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Next-door neighbors by Norlander, Britt / Science World
Chaos And Harmony brilliantly explains in an elaborate format the intricacies and answers to many sought questions and misunderstandings, and is to be given high praise strong recommended for students of astrophysics, astrology, as well as readers with an interest in the theological or philosophical perspectives which the sciences may substantially counter and/or support.
Chaos And Harmony by Carson, Michael J. / Reviewer's Bookwatch
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.