Our Location in the Universe
We find out that earth is not the center of the universe and from the 17th century that the Sun is not the center of our galaxy (Milky Way). Today we know that our galaxy is part of a growing universe with billions of galaxies, containing billions of Suns (Stars).
The images after the jump explain our place in the universe with a very easy way.
The beginning of the universe, for beginners
In this video CERN physicist Tom Whyntie explains ‘how did the universe begin and how is it expanding.’ He shows how cosmologists and particle physicists understand the Big Bang, by replicating the heat, energy, and activity of the first few seconds of our universe. Watch the video…
Have scientists found Dark Matter?
Researchers reported that the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) may have detected particles produced by “cosmic glue” the dark matter, which makes up 27% of our universe. Image © NASA
Most Detailed Map ever of our Universe
This image of our Universe acquired by ESA’s Planck space telescope, was just released revealing the existence of features that challenge the foundations of our current understanding of the Universe. Is the most detailed map ever created of the cosmic microwave background, the relic radiation from the Big Bang.
The Most Astounding Fact
Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked in an interview with TIME magazine, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” This is his answer…
How Big is the Universe?
How Big is the Universe? It has NO Edge. And NO Center… or does it? To find out, check out the video…
What is the Universe?
Is the Universe everything we can see and things we know exist but haven’t been observed or discovered yet? A video shows exactly what the Universe is, which is more complicated than you think!
How big is the universe … compared to a grain of sand
The Universe is Big, is really Big! If this image is difficult for you to understand, then have a look at the short film to have a glimpse of the vast distances in our Universe. Watch the video…
Most boring Job in the Universe
A fun animated short named E.T.A. about Marvin, having the most boring job in the universe – but all is not as it seems… Watch the video…
Earliest Views yet of the Universe by Hubble
These are the Earliest Views yet of the Universe by Hubble Space Telescope. Astronomers found a group of very young galaxies that formed when the universe was just 3 percent of its age. Image credit: NASA, ESA, R. Ellis (Caltech), and the UDF 2012 Team
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