It began as a branch of theoretical physics through Einstein's 1917 static model of the universe (Einstein 1917) and was developed in its early days particularly through the work of Lemaître (1927).
As recently as 1960, cosmology was widely regarded as a branch of philosophy.Sep 26, 2017.
Cosmology deals with the physical situation that is the context in the large for human existence: the universe has such a nature that our life is possible.
This means that although it is a physical science, it is of particular importance in terms of its implications for human life.Sep 26, 2017.
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin and general structure of the universe, with its parts, elements, and laws, and especially with such of its characteristics as space, time, causality, and freedom..
Cosmology is a subfield of astrophysics that deals with the universe on very large scales.
There is also some crossover with particle physics for those who work on the very early universe..
Physical cosmology.
Physical cosmology is the branch of physics and astrophysics that deals with the study of the physical origins and evolution of the universe.
It also includes the study of the nature of the universe on a large scale..
The universe is all of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy.
The Big Bang theory is the prevailing cosmological description of the development of the universe..
