How Scientists Prove the Universe is Expanding

Discover how scientists determine that the universe is expanding by observing distant galaxies' redshift phenomena.

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Scientists know the universe is expanding through observations of the redshift in light from distant galaxies. The farther away a galaxy is, the faster it appears to be moving away from us, indicating that space itself is expanding. This phenomenon supports the Big Bang theory.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is redshift in astronomy? Redshift refers to the phenomenon where light from distant galaxies appears shifted towards the red end of the spectrum, indicating their distance and speed away from us.
  2. What does the Big Bang theory propose? The Big Bang theory suggests that the universe originated from an extremely hot and dense point, expanding over billions of years to its current state.
  3. How do scientists measure the speed of galaxies? Scientists measure the speed of galaxies by analyzing the redshift of light, which helps determine how fast they are moving away from Earth.
  4. Why is the universe's expansion important? Understanding the universe's expansion is crucial for astronomers to study the fate of the universe and the evolution of galaxies over time.

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