Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 7, 1996

Two Billion Years After the Big Bang

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 1996 is “Two Billion Years After the Big Bang,” an image. It is credited to Credit: S. Pascarelle (Arizona State U.). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“What did the universe look like two billion years after the Big Bang ? According to this computer model , the universe was filled with irregular looking objects like the ones shown above.”

— APOD editors, September 7, 1996

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At a glance

Date: September 7, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: S. Pascarelle (Arizona State U.)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 7, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-september-07-two-billion-years-after-the-big-bang

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