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When examining the universe at optical wavelengths you tend to see bright spots (stars/galaxies) with huge expanses of black inbetween. However, at microwave wavelengths you see a background glow, known as the cosmic microwave background. This is a relic from the very early universe and can tell scientists a considerable amount about the early structure of the universe.

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