What is another word for astrophysicist?
Pronunciation: [ˌastɹəfˈɪzɪsˌɪst] (IPA) 
Astrophysicist is a word that refers to a scientist who studies the physical and chemical properties of the universe, especially using the principles of physics. Synonyms for this word include cosmologist, astronomer, astroscientist, and celestial physicist. Cosmologists investigate the origins, evolution, and structure of the universe. Astronomers study celestial bodies and phenomena, such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies. Astroscientists combine the disciplines of astronomy and other sciences, such as biology, geology, and chemistry, to study the universe. Celestial physicists study the fundamental laws that govern the universe and its components, such as gravity, electromagnetism, and nuclear forces.
