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1Astronomical spectroscopy — is the technique of spectroscopy used in astronomy. The object of study is the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, which radiates from stars and other celestial objects. Spectroscopy can be used to derive many… …
2Astronomical naming conventions — In ancient times, only the Sun and Moon, a few hundred stars and the most easily visible planets had names. Over the last few hundred years, the number of identified astronomical objects has risen from hundreds to over a billion, and more are… …
3Omega Point (Tipler) — The Omega Point is a term used by Tulane University professor of mathematics and physics Frank J. Tipler to describe what he maintains is a necessary cosmological state in the far future of the universe. According to his Omega Point Theory, as… …
4Te Raekaihau Point — is a rugged coastal landform in Wellington New Zealand. It is located adjacent to Princess Bay, between Houghton Bay to the west and Lyall Bay to the east on the south coast of Wellington. One meaning of the name is the headland that eats the… …
5The Dark Energy Survey — DES logo The Dark Energy Survey (DES) is a survey that aims to probe the dynamics of the expansion of the universe and the growth of large scale structure. The collaboration is composed of research institutes and universities from United… …
6Millennium — For other uses, see Millennium (disambiguation). See also: List of millennia A millennium (plural millennia) is a period of time equal to one thousand years (1,000) from the Latin phrase mille, thousand, and annus, year often but not necessarily… …
7Mandelbrot set — Initial image of a Mandelbrot set zoom sequence with a continuously coloured environment …
8Hindu chronology — The subject of Hindu chronology divides naturally into three parts: the calendar, the eras, and other reckonings. The Calendar The Hindus have had, from very ancient times, the system of lunisolar cycles, made by the combination of solar years,… …
9cosmos — /koz meuhs, mohs/, n., pl. cosmos, cosmoses for 2, 4. 1. the world or universe regarded as an orderly, harmonious system. 2. a complete, orderly, harmonious system. 3. order; harmony. 4. any composite plant of the genus Cosmos, of tropical… …
10History of Physics — History of Physics † Catholic Encyclopedia ► History of Physics The subject will be treated under the following heads: I. A Glance at Ancient Physics; II. Science and Early Christian Scholars; III. A Glance at Arabian Physics; IV.… …
