astrophysical
Americanadjective
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When the researchers incorporated their measurements into astrophysical models, they reduced the uncertainty in the predicted abundance of selenium-74 by half.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Other researchers will need to review the data to verify that the halolike radiation truly results from dark matter annihilation rather than another astrophysical source.
From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2025
His latest research extends that idea to smaller, astrophysical scales, examining how galaxies rotate.
From Science Daily • Nov. 6, 2025
Like the mimic octopus, the Little Red Dots puzzle astronomers, because they look like different astrophysical objects.
From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024
We feel that this series of illustrations may not only be of general interest, but also of service in helping to determine further developments of modern astronomical and astrophysical equipment.
From Astronomical Instruments and Accessories by William Gaertner and Company
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