What is the Cosmic Microwave Background?

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Explains the cosmic microwave background—its properties, discovery, and significance. Teaches observational cosmology and Big Bang theory evidence.

A 8-minute video from Fermilab: “What is the Cosmic Microwave Background?”.

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