The Origin of the Universe and the Solar System Flashcards
(10 cards)
the study of the origin and evolution of the universe
Cosmology
the universe was the result of an explosion which generated all matter and energy, including space and time
Big Bang Theory (BBT)
when gravity attracts tiny bits of matter towards an object
this is how large masses of matter were formed that eventually led to the first stars
Accretion
when a star’s core collapses and generates spectacularly powerful explosions
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primary source of heavier elements (Fe, Ni)
Supernova
leftover radiation from the Big Bang; used to determine the age of the universe
Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)
American astronomer who noted that galaxies seemed to be moving away from each other
Edwin Hubble
wavelength is longer, objects are moving away from us
Redshift
wavelength is shorter, objects are moving toward us
Blueshift
Redshift
wavelength is longer, objects are moving away from us
Blueshift
wavelength is shorter, objects are moving toward us
