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30 space terms for understanding the universe better
From hypogalaxies to cape velocity, here are space terms explained
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Filled with unimaginably large and complex structures, often undergoing dramatic changes, outer space is a mysterious and fascinating place. Modern astronomy and physics, which stretch back centuries, can teach us a lot about the laws of physics at the biggest scale and the history of space. However, jargon can often get in the way of understanding the mesmerizing physics.
So click on for some key astronomy and astrophysics terms to understand the universe better.
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