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astrophysical

American  
[a-stroh-fi-zi-kuhl] / ˌæ stroʊˈfɪ zɪ kəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to astrophysics.


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They were also competitive with constraints inferred from astrophysical X-ray observations made by observatories such as Chandra and NuSTAR, although those astrophysical limits depend on certain theoretical assumptions.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

Scientists say the new results place tighter limits on existing models of particle acceleration in astrophysical sources and improve our understanding of how high-energy particles move through interstellar space.

From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026

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

Still, other explanations are possible, including gamma rays produced by astrophysical sources like pulsars.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2026

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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