Is Cosmology the Same as Cosmic Rays?

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In summary, cosmology and cosmic rays are two distinct fields of study. Cosmic rays are high energy particles from outer space, while cosmology focuses on understanding the universe as a whole. They are not interchangeable terms and have different areas of research.
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Is there a difference between Cosmology and Cosmic rays ?
 
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Well I can think of one; the first is a single word of 9 letters..

Can you not make an effort to define your question more? Perhaps you suggest Cosmology is JUST the study of cosmic rays?
 
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The two are completely different.

Cosmic rays are high energy particles of cosmic origin (produced in the sun, supernovae, gamma ray bursts, etc.). It is just a catchall term for any high-energy radiation coming from outer space.

Cosmology, on the other hand, is the study of the universe as a whole, including its birth, evolution, and final fate. So cosmology as a science asks questions like "How big is the universe?", "What is the universe made of?", or "What was the universe like when it was very small?".
 

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