Big Bang/Related Articles

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Astronomy [r]: The study of objects and processes in the observable universe, e.g. stars, planets, comets or asteroids. ^[e]
Astrophysics [r]: Hybrid of Physics and Astronomy that attempts to explain the physical workings of the celestial objects and phenomena. ^[e]
Cosmology [r]: A branch of astronomy and of metaphysics committed to the study of the universe as a whole, of the contents, structure, and evolution of the universe from the beginning of time to the future. ^[e]
Cosmic inflation [r]: Theorized exponential expansion of the universe at the end of the grand unification epoch, 10−36 seconds after the Big Bang, driven by a negative-pressure vacuum energy density. ^[e]
Universe [r]: The summation of all particles and energy that exist and the space-time in which all events occur. ^[e]
General theory of relativity [r]: An explanation of the phenomena of gravity as an effect of masses upon the geometry of space and time ^[e]

Galaxy [r]: Please do not use this term in your topic list, because there is no single article for it. Please substitute a more precise term. See Galaxy (disambiguation) for a list of available, more precise, topics. Please add a new usage if needed.
Interstellar matter [r]: The gaseous and dust material between the stars. ^[e]
Hubble constant [r]: Add brief definition or description

Earth [r]: Please do not use this term in your topic list, because there is no single article for it. Please substitute a more precise term. See Earth (disambiguation) for a list of available, more precise, topics. Please add a new usage if needed.
Edwin Hubble [r]: (1889-1953) American astronomer who demonstrated the existence of galaxies external to the Milky Way Galaxy and a relation between distance and velocity of recession for galaxies. ^[e]
Georges Lemaître [r]: (1894-1966) Belgian priest and astrophysicist who introduced the concept now known as the big bang. ^[e]