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Cosmography

Scope note

Term originating in the 16th century for the general science that describes and maps the overall features of the universe, both the heavens and the earth, encompassing what is now considered to fall within astronomy, geography, and geology.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054287

Broader Terms used

physical sciences

Created

13yrs ago

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