Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 18, 2001

A Higher Dimensional Universe?

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 18, 2001 is “A Higher Dimensional Universe?,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Applet Credit & Copyright: Mark Newbold). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“Does our universe have higher but unusual spatial dimensions ? This idea has been gaining popularity to help explain why vastly separated parts of our universe appear so similar , and why the geometry of our universe does not seem to result naturally from the amounts of matter it seems to contain .”

— APOD editors, April 18, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 18, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Applet Credit & Copyright: Mark Newbold
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 18, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-april-18-a-higher-dimensional-universe

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