INCO 796

INCO 796: Cosmology and Our View of the World
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NASA Origins: One of NASA's main research themes, addressing such questions as: "How did we get here?", "What is the origin of the universe?", and "Are we alone?"
Introduction to cosmology: At the NASA MAP (Microwave Anisotropy Probe) Program; introduces the basic concepts and answers many questions. NASA just released the first pictures from WMAP, the most detailed "Baby Pictures" of the universe taken thus far. Learn about the WMAP project.
Tremor's Cosmology:A general site that contains plenty of information on cosmology and related aspects.
Supernova Cosmology Project: If you want first hand information about the widely discussed finding that the expansion of the universe apparently is accelerating with time, you should check out their latest news.
Browse a comprehensive description of the current hot Big Bang model and the relevant observations.
If you enjoy the combination of seeing creation stories as allegories for scientific views and of quantum cosmology, then the "Genesis of Eden Diversity Encyclopedia" may be of interest.

Stanford Philosophy Encyclopedia; collection on Time Travel in Modern Physics.
Cronolytisches Studio (for those of you who know German); compilation about Time Machines in Modern Physics and in Science Fiction
Bibliography on Timne and Time Machines in Modern Physics

For other astronomy or astrophysics related information please browse the Links Page of the Intro to Astronomy course.