What is the difference between Astronomy and Cosmology and Astrophysics?

Mermaid

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do cosmologists study the planets,stars etc. and phenomenon like gravitational force and others
what does an astronomer study and astrophysics deals with what?
 
Cosmology refers to the universe as a whole - someone who studies the origin and evolution of the universe. It's not a degree - you could work in cosmology with a degree in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics. Astrophysics has a bit less astronomy and a bit more physics, astronomy has a bit less physics, but there's no clear line between them. Astronomers and astrophysicists study stars, planets, galaxies, etc.
 
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