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Jul 13, 2024

Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Explained | Cosmology 101 Episode 2

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Katie Mack, Perimeter Institute’s Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication, takes us on journey through time by exploring the cosmic microwave background (CMB), the faint glow from the Big Bang.

The CMB shows us the universe as it was 13.8 billion years ago, revealing secrets about its…


In this episode of Cosmology 101, we journey through time by exploring the cosmic microwave background (CMB), the faint glow from the Big Bang.
The CMB shows us the universe as it was 13.8 billion years ago, revealing secrets about its origins and composition. Discover how this ancient light provides insights into the early universe and helps us understand the cosmos we see today.

Join Katie Mack, Perimeter Institute’s Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication, on an incredible journey through the cosmos in our new series, Cosmology 101.

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