How to Measure the Universe

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WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This diagram based on results from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer and the Anglo-Australian Telescope illustrates two ways to measure how fast the universe is expanding.

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A CLOSER LOOK

This diagram based on results from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer and the Anglo-Australian Telescope illustrates two ways to measure how fast the universe is expanding.

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