Cosmography
/ˌkɒzˈmɒɡrəfi/noun
The science that maps and describes the universe, including its structure and phenomena.
Did you know?Historically, cosmographers were often seen as the bridge between the known world and the mystical realms beyond, intertwining science and magic.
Etymological Timeline
Greek Antiquity
Greek
κοσμογραφία (kosmographía)
“A description or writing about the ordered universe.”
14th Century
Latin
cosmographia
“A scholarly treatise on the structure of the world.”
16th Century
English
cosmography
“The study of the physical universe and its celestial bodies.”
Modern English
English
cosmography
“A comprehensive mapping of the universe's physical and celestial features.”