Cosmology

Guide Note

Cosmology is a scientific method of study, observing and understanding the universe as a whole. Including theories and hypotheses about evolution, fate, predictions and phenomenas.

Fast Facts

1. The universe is estimated to be 13.7 billion years old
2. Support of the Big Bang Theory comes from mathematical models
3. Big Bang and Steady State Theory are based on cosmological principal
4. The naming of today’s constellations date back 1100 BC

Glossary

1. Big Bang Theory: A theoretical model of the universe that begins with the explosion and rapid expansion of a single point with infinite density
2. Ultimate Fate of the Universe: Cosmological concept that theorizes how the universe will end
3. Big Crunch: Theoretical end of the universe where the gravity in the universe draws all matter into a massive black hole
4. Big Freeze: Alternative theoretical end of the universe scenario where expansion has continued to the point of maximum entropy and there is not enough thermodynamic energy for any processes to take place
5. Multiverse: Theorizes that since reality is made up of an infinite number of universes, it is feasible that some will come to an end while others will not

The Mahalo Top 7

1. Wikipedia: Cosmology | Non-Standard Cosmology | Physical Cosmology | Religious Cosmology
2. NASA.gov: Cosmology: The Study of the Universe
3. University of Cambridge: A Brief History of Observational Cosmology 
4. PBS: Cosmology
5. American Institute of Physics: Naked Eye Cosmologists
6. MSN Encarta: Cosmology
7. HubbleSite: Cosmology FAQ

Cosmology Recent News

• Google News: Cosmology
• ScientificAmerican.com: "The Great Cosmic Roller-Coaster Ride" (2007) 
• News Blaze: "NASA Data and Science Mag Doubts Existence of Cold Dark Matter..." (2007) 
• International Hearald Tribune: "New Telescope Array to Listen to the Universe for Signs of Life" (2007) 
• HubbleSite News Center: "Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes Find "Lego-Block" Galaxies..." (2007)

Cosmology History

• American Institute of Physics: Cosmic Journey: A History of Scientific Comology  
• University of St. Andrews: Brief History of Cosmology
• Tufts University: Cosmic Evolution 
• On Truth & Reality: History of Cosmology
• Wikipedia: Timeline of Cosmology

Notable Figures in Cosmology

• Mahalo's Guide to Aristotle
• Mahalo's Guide to Albert Einstein
• Shi Shen, Gan De and Wu Xian
• Tycho Brahe
• Galileo Galilei
• Johannes Kepler
• Edwin Hubble

Cosmology Fun Stuff

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): Frequently Asked Questions in Cosmology
• The University of Utah: Department of Physics: Cosmology Comic
• FunTrivia.com: Astronomy or Cosmology Trivia Quiz  

Cosmology Research

• The Astronomical Journal: Current Issue 
• The Astrophysical Journal: Current Issue 
• UCLA: Cosmology Research at UCLA

Cosmology Education Resources

• Cosmology Models: Distant Galaxies and Cosmological Models
• NASA: WMAP Related Educational Resources
• Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics at the University of Chicago: Education & Outreach
• Pomona Astronomy: Multicultural Cosmology Educational Resource Center

Cosmology Photos and Videos

• HubbleSite: The Hubble Gallery
• Google Image Search: Cosmology
• Google Video: Modern Cosmology Hitchcock Lecture (Time 58:00)
• YouTube: Cosmology at YearlyKos Science Panel, Part 1 (Time: 9:46) | Part 2 (Time: 7:13)
• University of Chicago: Theoretical Cosmology Video

Cosmology Blogs and Forums

• Cosmic Variance: Future Cosmology Nobels
• Chron.com: A Modern Day Big Bang in Cosmology
• Erin's Research Blog: Distances in Cosmology
• Physics Forums: Cosmology
• Astronomy.com: Cosmology

Cosmology Organizations and Societies

• American Astronomical Society
• Traditional Cosmology Society
• The Sutherland Astronomical Society Inc.

Cosmology Books and Publications

• Google Book Search: Cosmology
• Amazon.com: Cosmology Book Search
• ebay: Cosmology Product Search

Cosmology Theories

• MSN Encarta: Inflationary Theory | Big Bang Theory | Steady State Theory
• The Official String Theory Website: Cosmology 
• NASA: Big Bang Cosmology
• American Institute of Physics: Big Bang or Steady State?

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