Cosmology: The Study of the Universe

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Title:

Cosmology: The Study of the Universe

Url:

https://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/m_uni.html

Publisher:

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Description: NASA furnishes a fabulous cosmology tutorial about the big bang theory and the evolution of the universe. Visitors can discover the foundation of the big bang theory (general relativity, the Cosmological Principle), the observational tests, and the limitations and extensions of the theory. There is also an extensive list of links that guide users to further information about our universe, including matter, measuring expansion, and the shape of the universe.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Cosmogony. Cosmology
Science -- Astronomy -- Cosmogony. Cosmology -- General works, treatises, and textbooks
Science -- Astronomy -- Cosmogony. Cosmology -- Special topics, A-Z -- Big bang theory
Science -- Astronomy -- Cosmogony. Cosmology -- Special topics, A-Z -- Cosmic background radiation
Science -- Astronomy -- Cosmogony. Cosmology -- Special topics, A-Z -- Expanding universe
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Universe. Space. Space sciences
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Universe. Space. Space sciences -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Astronomy
Science -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Astronomy -- Big Bang
Astronomy -- Cosmology

Date Issued:

2006-09-26

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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