Anaximander of Miletus was one of the first philosophers in the ancient Greek world to develop theories on natural sciences..
The Encyclopedia of Cosmology, in four volumes, is a major, long-lasting, seminal reference at the graduate student level, laid out by the most prominent, respected researchers in the general field of Cosmology..
(the universe) all existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos.
The universe is believed to be at least 10 billion light years in diameter and contains a vast number of galaxies; it has been expanding since its creation in the big bang about 13 billion years ago..
Clearly, we do not need to commit ourselves to the position that everything properly said of "the universe" in the sense of "that which is characterized by a cosmological model" can also be said of "the universe" in the sense of "that to which the observed universe belongs." .
Cosmology is the term for the study of cosmic views in general and also for the specific view or collection of images concerning the universe held in a religion or cultural tradition.
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