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According to observations, it is expanding. That is, in general, the farther a galaxy is away from us the faster it moves away. This can be observed by the red-shift of the light of such a galaxy - and the only reasonable explanation for this red-shift is the Doppler effect.
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What does the Doppler Effect tell astronomers about the universe?
It tells us that the Universe is expanding.
Which theory about the universes size best matches the experimental evidence found by astronomers and physicists?
The theory of an expanding universe, known as the Big Bang theory, best matches the experimental evidence found by astronomers and physicists. Evidence such as the cosmic microwave background radiation and the redshift of distant galaxies support the idea that the universe began as a singularity and has been expanding ever since.
What is the universe expanding in to?
It is not exactly expanding into anything. We don't really know.
How do we know the universe is expanding?
well we don't
Is universe getting bigger?
Yes. To be more exact, it is "space" within the "observed universe" that is expanding. A confusing fact is that many astronomers believe the universe as a whole may already be infinite in size. This doesn't stop them saying the observable universe is still expanding. "Infinity" is a tricky idea.
Based on the observed red shifts in the spectral lines of distant galaxies?
Astronomers conclude that the universe is expanding, because wavelengths are increasing.
Is the universe expanding or contracting?
The universe is expanding.
What is the world unfolding into and where is it expanding to according to the scientific community?
This sounds as though you mean the universe, not the world. We believe that the universe has been expanding since the big bang. As to what it's expanding into, that's something of a non-question according to astronomers. If you look around on the internet you can get detailed explanations, including one by Zogg from Betelgeuse on Youtube.
What can astronomers infer from the fact that other galaxies are moving away from ours?
Astronomers infer from the redshift of light from other galaxies that they are moving away from us, indicating that the universe is expanding. This supports the concept of the Big Bang theory, which suggests that the universe began from a highly dense and hot state and has been expanding ever since. The further away a galaxy is, the faster it is moving away from us, indicating the expansion is accelerating.
What conclusion do astronomers make based on the red shift?
Astronomers conclude that objects in the universe are moving away from Earth due to the observed redshift in their spectra. This supports the idea of an expanding universe, as described by the Big Bang theory. The amount of redshift is proportional to the distance of the object, allowing astronomers to estimate the speed at which galaxies are moving away from us.
What belief of other astronomers did Edwin Hubble's discovery conform?
Edwin Hubble's discovery of the expanding universe conformed to the belief of other astronomers who had speculated about the dynamic nature of the cosmos, particularly the idea that the universe was not static but rather changing over time. This concept was supported by earlier work from theorists like Albert Einstein, who initially proposed a static universe but later modified his views. Hubble's observations of redshift in distant galaxies provided empirical evidence for these earlier hypotheses, confirming that the universe was indeed expanding.
What are called astronomers?
people who study about the universe are called astronomers
