7/12/2004: Background microwave energy picture of the universe

wolf · 07-12-2004, 02:52 PM

I think it just shows that creatures from outer space really enjoy tv dinners and popcorn.

Promenea · 07-12-2004, 02:55 PM

Wonder why it isn't more evenly distributed? Does the distribution correspond to star densities or something like that?

glatt · 07-12-2004, 02:58 PM

That's a neat picture, but it doesn't convey much information to me. I' like to see it superimposed over a chart of the stars.

If the microwaves are uniformly distributed as a result of the big bang, then the dark areas would probably be areas where the microwaves are absorbed by something, so they don't reach us. It would be interesting to know where those areas are. I guess that must be the "dark matter" you hear about.

Who knows? It's been 18 years since I took astronomy in college.

lumberjim · 07-12-2004, 04:29 PM

I told you microwaves were evil. didn't i?!

dar512 · 07-12-2004, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

I told you microwaves were evil. didn't i?!

07-12-2004, 02:52 PM	#1
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lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I told you microwaves were evil. didn't i?! Attached Images __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-12-2004, 02:55 PM	#2
Promenea Resident President Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 86	Wonder why it isn't more evenly distributed? Does the distribution correspond to star densities or something like that?

07-12-2004, 02:58 PM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's a neat picture, but it doesn't convey much information to me. I' like to see it superimposed over a chart of the stars. If the microwaves are uniformly distributed as a result of the big bang, then the dark areas would probably be areas where the microwaves are absorbed by something, so they don't reach us. It would be interesting to know where those areas are. I guess that must be the "dark matter" you hear about. Who knows? It's been 18 years since I took astronomy in college.

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