In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
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Question: In astronomy , cosmogony refers to the study of the origin of particular astrophysical objects or systems , and is most commonly used in reference to the origin of the universe , the Solar System , or the Earth Moon system .

Answer: In astronomy , cosmogony is the study of the origin of things like the universe , the Solar System , or the Earth Moon system .

Question: The older lighthouse was acquired in 1930 by Preservation Virginia ( formerly known as the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities ) .

Answer: Preservation Virginia took control of the older lighthouse in 1930 .

Question: The division between ' East ' and ' West ' is a product of European cultural history , and of the distinction between European Christendom and the cultures beyond it to the East .

Answer:
The division between " East " and " West " is from European cultural history .