The cachalot is a giant cetacean seen vary rarely, for they often dive to deep depths. They're also known as sperm whales after their spermaceti, a waxy substance in the whale's head cavity, which is considered valuable.
(ËkÉzmÉªk) adj. 1. (Astronomy) of or relating to the whole universe: cosmic laws. 2. (Astronomy) occurring or originating in outer space, esp as opposed to the vicinity of the earth, the solar system, or the local galaxy: cosmic rays. 3. immeasurably extended in space or time; vast.
Astronomy is a natural science. It is the study of everything outside the atmosphere of Earth. It studies celestial objects (such as stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets and nebulae) and processes (such as supernovae explosions, gamma ray bursts, and cosmic microwave background radiation).