Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 3, 2003

Will the Universe End in a Big Rip?

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 3, 2003 is “Will the Universe End in a Big Rip?,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Lynette Cook). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“How will our universe end? Recent speculation now includes a pervasive growing field of mysterious repulsive energy that rips virtually everything apart.”

— APOD editors, March 3, 2003

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At a glance

Date: March 3, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Lynette Cook
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 3, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-march-3-will-the-universe-end-in-a-big-rip

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