What is the difference between astronomy and astrophysics?
Also, which one will give a good career in India? Which are the best colleges for this in or near Hyderabad?
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Astronomy is the science of measuring the positions and characteristics of heavenly bodies, and Astrophysics is the application of physics to understand astronomy. However, nowadays, the two terms are more or less interchangeable since all astronomers use physics to understand their findings.
The study of all celestial bodies and phenomena visible from Earth, including their positions and movements. Astronomers use telescopes and other instruments to gather data and develop theories about the universe. Astrophysicists use physics to analyze data and explain the nature of these objects.
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