👉 Cosmology, also known as cosmophysics or astrophysics, is a branch of physics that deals with the study of the universe and the origins of its creation. It encompasses the study of the structure, evolution, and behavior of the cosmos, including the stars, galaxies, and other objects in our galaxy. In this broader context, cosmology refers to the scientific study of how the universe was formed, which includes the conditions necessary for life to exist on Earth and the other planets orbit