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Parent topics
- Astronomy [r]: The study of objects and processes in the observable universe, e.g. stars, planets, comets or asteroids. [e]
- Astrophysics [r]: Hybrid of Physics and Astronomy that attempts to explain the physical workings of the celestial objects and phenomena. [e]
- Cosmology [r]: A branch of astronomy and of metaphysics committed to the study of the universe as a whole, of the contents, structure, and evolution of the universe from the beginning of time to the future. [e]
- Cosmic inflation [r]: Theorized exponential expansion of the universe at the end of the grand unification epoch, 10−36 seconds after the Big Bang, driven by a negative-pressure vacuum energy density. [e]
- Universe [r]: The summation of all particles and energy that exist and the space-time in which all events occur. [e]
- General theory of relativity [r]: Add brief definition or description
Subtopics
- Galaxy [r]: Gravitationally bound system of stars typically contain ten million to one trillion stars. [e]
- Interstellar matter [r]: The gaseous and dust material between the stars. [e]
- Hubble constant [r]: Add brief definition or description
Other related topics
- Earth [r]: The third planet from the Sun in our solar system; the only place in the universe known by humanity to harbor life. [e]
- Edwin Hubble [r]: (1889-1953) American astronomer who demonstrated the existence of galaxies external to the Milky Way Galaxy and a relation between distance and velocity of recession for galaxies. [e]
- Georges Lemaître [r]: (1894-1966) Belgian priest and astrophysicist who introduced the concept now known as the big bang. [e]
