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COBE DMR image of background microwave variation
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COBE DMR image of background microwave variation
Echoes of the early Universe. False-colour microwave map of the whole sky, showing variations or " ripples" in the cosmic microwave background. The mean temperature of the background radiation (2.73 degrees Kelvin) is shown as deep blue; pink and red areas are warmer while blue areas are cooler - red is +0.27 milliKelvins (mK), pale blue is -0.27mK. The red band across the centre is radiation from our own galaxy. These variations in the background are consistent with the inflationary Big Bang theory of the creation of the Universe, and the existence of invisible dark matter. The data for this image were gathered by the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite. With text lines
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This print showcases the mesmerizing COBE DMR image of background microwave variation, offering a glimpse into the echoes of the early Universe. The false-color microwave map spans across the entire sky, revealing intriguing ripples in the cosmic microwave background. In this visual representation, deep blue signifies the mean temperature of the background radiation at 2.73 degrees Kelvin. As we delve deeper into this cosmic tapestry, warmer regions are depicted in shades of pink and red, while cooler areas appear as serene blues. Notably, the striking red band cutting through the center represents radiation emitted by our very own galaxy. These remarkable variations captured in this image align harmoniously with one of cosmology's most profound theories - that of inflationary Big Bang and creation of our Universe. Furthermore, they provide compelling evidence for the existence of invisible dark matter. The data used to construct this awe-inspiring image was meticulously gathered by none other than the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite. Through its lens and scientific prowess, we are granted an extraordinary window into space exploration and our quest to understand how it all began. This stunning photograph is a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about our origins and serves as a reminder that there is still so much left to uncover within these vast celestial realms.
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