Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Will the Universe End in a Big Rip?

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 21, 2007 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.

Will the Universe End in a Big Rip?
Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Lynette Cook Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, October 21, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 21, 2007
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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