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Astrochemistry vs. Astrophysics — What's the Difference?

Astrochemistry vs. Astrophysics — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Astrochemistry and Astrophysics

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Astrochemistry

Astrochemistry is the study of the abundance and reactions of molecules in the Universe, and their interaction with radiation. The discipline is an overlap of astronomy and chemistry.

Astrophysics

Astrophysics is a science that employs the methods and principles of physics in the study of astronomical objects and phenomena. Among the subjects studied are the Sun, other stars, galaxies, extrasolar planets, the interstellar medium and the cosmic microwave background.

Astrochemistry

The chemistry of stars and interstellar space.

Astrophysics

The branch of applied physics that deals with astronomical phenomena.

Astrochemistry

The study of the chemical composition of stars and outer space
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Astrophysics

The branch of astronomy or physics that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in celestial bodies and in the space between them.

Astrochemistry

The branch of science involving astronomy and chemistry which studies the chemical composition, chemical reactions, and evolution of matter in outer space.

Astrophysics

The concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies.

Astrophysics

The science treating of the physical characteristics of the stars and other heavenly bodies, their chemical constitution, light, heat, atmospheres, etc. It is a branch of astronomy.

Astrophysics

The branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies

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