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Evidence of the Big Bang
Hubble's Measurements
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
Nucleosynthesis
Olbers' Paradox
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| 16.2 |
The Big Bang |
| 16.3 |
Stellar Evolution
The Ultimate Fate of Stars
Special Topic: Planck's Time, Length, and Mass
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| 16.4 |
Astronomical Objects
Active Galactic Nuclei and Quasars
Gamma Ray Astrophysics
Novae and Supernovae
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| 16.5 |
Problems with the Big Bang
The Inflationary Universe
The Lingering Problems
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| 16.6 |
The Age of the Universe
Age of Chemical Elements
Age of Astronomical Elements
Cosmological Determinations
Universe Age Conclusion
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| 16.7 |
The Standard Model of Cosmology |
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The Future
The Demise of the Sun
Where Is the Missing Mass?
Special Topic: Future of Space Telescopes
The Future of the Universe
Are Other Earths Out There?
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Summary
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