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Big Bang Theory
Understanding the Universe
Astronomy: The Universe
Astrophysics
Cosmology
background radiation
dark energy in the universe
development of big bang theory
formation of matter
gamma-ray astronomy
general theory of relativity
opponents
origin of galaxies
pictures related to the big bang theory
quotations
radio astronomy's role in verifying
scientist who coined the term "big bang"
standard model
states of matter following the big bang
study by space telescope
symmetric phase of early universe
universe before the big bang
vs. steady-state theory
Cosmology
Cosmology, study of the universe as a whole, including its distant past and its future. Cosmologists study the universe observationally—by looking at...
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