Astr 350 CH | Lecture 28 | Spring 2022
Astronomy 350
Lecture 28, April 1 Spring 2022

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Expansion and Redshifts

Expansion Explained: Cosmodynamics

  • a matter-free universe
  • the effect of matter
  • density and destiny

The History of Cosmic Expansion: Expectations

  • the Universe vs a pop fly
  • important cases:
    • empty universe
    • universe with low matter density
    • universe with high matter density
expanding universe
Hubble Team Breaks Cosmic Distance Record

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