Astro-image of the day: the Big Bang in 3D

[mckitterick]

For those of you who enjoy not only pretty astro-images but also learning about cosmology and astronomy, here's a 3D map of the universe that takes you to a full discussion about current theories of the Big Bang:

Click the image to see the story.

Here's a portion of that image gradually transforming from a map of background temperature readings to visual, also paralleling the universe's change from raw energy to matter:


The universe is a big place, Maynard.

Best,
Chris

Comments

[kalimeg.livejournal.com]

I have my NASA 3-D glasses from the Centennial now. They really do strange things toyour eyes.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Cool!