The Cosmic Microwave Background
The cosmic microwave background (CMB) is the afterglow of the Big Bang, a faint radiation that fills the universe. Tyson explains how the CMB provides a snapshot of the universe when it was just 380,000 years old, offering valuable clues about its early conditions and subsequent evolution. Studying the CMB has helped scientists refine models of the universe’s formation and supports the Big Bang theory, making it a cornerstone of cosmological research.
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