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Astrophysicists unlock the universe’s secrets, from black holes to dark energy. They explore galaxy formation, stellar evolution, and cosmic expansion, using tools like radio telescopes and gravitational lensing. The Big Bang theory reveals our origins, while cosmic inflation and the multiverse challenge our understanding. Pulsars, supernovae, and exoplanets hint at dynamic systems beyond Earth. Quantum cosmology and astrobiology push boundaries, pondering life’s role in the cosmos. With spectroscopy and space probes, they decode the observable universe, bridging particle physics and philosophy. Studying the arrow of time, they seek answers to the ultimate question: what lies beyond?