Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 1, 2001

Antarctica Hears Little Normal Matter in the Big Bang

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 2001 is “Antarctica Hears Little Normal Matter in the Big Bang,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: DASI , CARA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“On the frozen ice near the bottom of our world, increasingly sophisticated instruments listen for a more precise echo of how our universe started.”

— APOD editors, May 1, 2001

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At a glance

Date: May 1, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: DASI , CARA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 1, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-may-1-antarctica-hears-little-normal-matter-in-the-big-bang

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