The creation of the world or universe; a theory or account of such creation; as, the poetical cosmogony of Hesoid; the cosmogonies of Thales, Anaxagoras, and Plato.
The study ot the origins of the universe. The theories of earlier pagan philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, stood in opposition to the Creationist theory of the Christian Church and posed problems for medieval philosophers attempting to study the universe. Although many aspects of pagan philosophy were utilized, medieval scholars had to exercise caution that their work with these aspects did not bring them into conflict with established Christian doctrine.
creation of the world either described in myth or theology and often linked to political legitimization; stories of the orgins and organization of the universe
The study of the origin of celestial systems, ranging from the solar system to stars, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies.
A meteoroid during its brief luminous flight through the atmosphere. Referenced in: Origins of the Universe
the study of the origin of individual celestial bodies, such as the Solar System.
the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
Having to do with the study of and theories regarding the origin of the universe.
The study of the origin of the universe, usually applied in particular to the origin of the solar system.
The study of celestial systems, including the solar system, stars, galaxies, and galactic clusters.
The study and theory of the creation and evolution of our world and the solar system we reside in.
Greek kozmosz "world", goneia "creation" A science dealing with the evolution of the universe, in a narrow sense, with the evoltuion of the planetary systems.
account of the origin of the universe.
A theory or model of the origin and evolution of the physical universe; ancient creation stories, such as Genesis 1-2 and the Enuma Elish are cosmogonies.
A scientific, religious, or mythological account of the origins of the universe.
Cosmogony is any theory concerning the coming into existence or origin of the universe, or an origin belief about how reality came to be. The word comes from the Greek κοσμογονία (or κοσμογενία), from κόσμος "cosmos, the world", and the root of γί(γ)νομαι / γÎγονα "to be born, come about". In the specialized context of space science and astronomy, the term refers to theories of creation of the Solar System and their study (for example, the Solar Nebula theory).