Космос (or “cosmos” in English) refers to the vast, orderly universe that encompasses all celestial bodies, including planets, stars, galaxies, and the vast emptiness between them. It signifies the entirety of space, including the physical laws that govern it and the natural phenomena within it. In a philosophical sense, космос can also denote an orderly, harmonious system or universe, contrasting with chaos. The term is often associated with concepts in astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology, where it represents the study of the universe’s origins, structure, evolution, and eventual fate. Additionally, it can imply a sense of wonder and exploration related to outer space, reflecting humanity’s curiosity and quest to understand the universe beyond our planet.
Астрономів привернула увагу новознайдена астероїдна 2024 YR4 наприкінці 2024 року через її близькість до Землі. Є 2,3% ймовірності зіткнення, що дорівнює 23 симуляціям майже зіткнення на тисячу, причому астероїд перебуває…