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The document outlines key concepts in astronomy, including the Big Bang's role in the universe's origin and the significance of the Cosmic Microwave Background. It discusses the formation and evolution of galaxies, star formation processes, and the nature of black holes, dark matter, and dark energy. Additionally, it highlights the tools used in astronomy, such as various types of telescopes and satellites.

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Astronomy Doc 1

The document outlines key concepts in astronomy, including the Big Bang's role in the universe's origin and the significance of the Cosmic Microwave Background. It discusses the formation and evolution of galaxies, star formation processes, and the nature of black holes, dark matter, and dark energy. Additionally, it highlights the tools used in astronomy, such as various types of telescopes and satellites.

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Astronomy Knowledge - Document 1

1. Origin of the Universe: The universe began with the Big Bang approximately 13.8 billion
years ago, marking the origin of space, time, and all matter. This event led to the rapid
expansion of space and the formation of the fundamental particles.

2. Cosmic Microwave Background: The CMB is the residual thermal radiation from the Big
Bang, providing critical evidence of the early universe’s conditions and helping scientists
understand its expansion.

3. Formation of Galaxies: Galaxies formed from gravitational collapse of gas and dark
matter. Over time, these structures merged and evolved into the diverse galaxies observed
today.

4. The Milky Way Galaxy: Our home galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy with over 200 billion
stars, vast dust lanes, and a supermassive black hole at its center.

5. Star Formation: Stars are born in nebulae through gravitational collapse. As the core
becomes dense and hot, nuclear fusion ignites, marking the star’s birth.

6. Stellar Evolution: Stars evolve based on their mass, undergoing various phases such as
main sequence, red giant, and possibly supernova or white dwarf.

7. Black Holes: Formed from massive stars’ remnants, black holes have such intense gravity
that nothing, not even light, can escape. They influence surrounding space and time.

8. Dark Matter: An invisible substance that does not emit light or energy, dark matter
constitutes about 27% of the universe and affects galaxy rotation and structure.

9. Dark Energy: Comprising around 68% of the universe, dark energy is believed to drive
the accelerated expansion of the cosmos.
10. Tools of Astronomy: Telescopes (optical, radio, X-ray) and satellites like Hubble and
James Webb allow astronomers to observe celestial phenomena across vast distances.

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