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Cosmic microwave background

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A soft glow fills all of space.

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It comes from a long time ago. This glow helps us learn about the start of everything. It is everywhere we look. Can you imagine a glow in the dark?
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Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB).jpeg

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PowerSpectrumExt.svg
CMB_power_spectra_-_TT,_EE,_BB.pdf
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WMAP 2008 TT spectra.png
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