Universe, which includes time and space, begins with big bang. Timeline of the big bang the physics of the universe. While the spatial size of the entire universe is unknown, it is possible to measure the size of the observable universe, which is currently estimated to be 93 billion lightyears in diameter. Our universe began in a tremendous explosion known as the big bang about. Specific learning outcomes describe the different hypotheses explaining the origin of the solar system. Part of the reason for this problem is that there is no scientific answer for this question. Compare the different hypotheses explaining the origin of the solar system. The origin and structure of the universe what is the universe made of. Throughout history, countless myths and scientific theories have tried to explain the universes origins. The far left depicts the earliest moment we can now probe, when a period of inflation produced a burst of exponential growth in the universe.
In pdf format most of the images in this web paper can be enlarged for greater detail. Since the universe expanded so quickly during inflation, faster than the speed of light in fact, we can only see a tiny fraction. Oct 21, 2011 the widely accepted theory for the origin and evolution of the universe is the big bang model, which states that the universe began as an incredibly hot, dense point roughly. Another central theme in big history is goldilocks conditions. The chronology of the universe describes the history and future of the universe according to big. The universe is always taught with an aura of mystery. The first 4 billion years of earths history, from its formation to the first appearance of shelly fossils 545 million years ago, is known as the precambrian see figure 1. Due to the extreme conditions and the violence of its very early stages, it arguably saw more activity and change during the first second than in all the billions of years since. History of the universe timeline openlearn open university.
Our universe began with an explosion of space itself the big bang. This diagram shows a short timeline of the universe. We have to study what science thinks about the formation of universe and if it explains all the points beyond any doubts or there are luconas in it. The timeline of the big bang and everything we know. Probing back to the origin of the universe involves a lot of estimation and guesswork. The chronology of the universe describes the history and future of the universe according to big bang cosmology. Expanding and formation of the universe this is a a hands on lesson plan with questions worksheet about the formation of the expanding universe. Unease at extreme neural experiments being conducted under demarchist aegis leads to formation of the earthbased coalition for neural purity.
The big bang theory is the prevailing cosmological model for the earliest known periods of the universe and its subsequent largescale evolution. An epoch is a moment in time from which nature or situations change to such a degree that it marks the beginning of a new era or age. The course follows the evolution of life on our planet through deep geological time to present life forms. History of the universe, solar system, and planets 1 history of the universe, solar system, and planets. How the universe got its lumps page 3 of 34 introduction once upon a time, when the universe was young 300,000 years after the big bang, space was.
The expanding universe this section explains how astronomers think the universe and the solar system formed. Observations by nasa s cosmic background explorer and. Earth science the origin of the universe linkedin slideshare. Nahar department of astronomy, the ohio state university, columbus, oh 43210, usa email. Yet the most fundamental origin of them all would seem to be the origin of the universe as a whole of everything that exists. According to the big bang theory, the universe began about. This timeline shows the entire history of the universe, and.
Describe the characteristics of earth that are necessary to support life. An epoch is a moment in time from which nature or situations change to such a degree that it marks the beginning of a new era or age times on this list are measured from the moment of the big bang. The big bang theory timeline common core reading and writing activities is a common core activity designed to teach students about the the big bang and the formation of the subatomic particles, atoms, galaxies, stars and the planets. Yet as it developed over billions of years, it grew increasingly complex. The widely accepted theory for the origin and evolution of the universe is the big bang model, which states that the universe began as an incredibly hot, dense point roughly. The newly formed atomsmainly hydrogen and helium with traces of lithiumquickly reach their. The earth formed at about the same time as the other terrestrial planets in the inner part of the solar system as it cooled. Teachers are sometimes unsure about how to explain the formation of the universe.
Create your own timeline of the evolution of the universe. Imagine that the word roughly is written before each date. Use target reading skills as you read about the evidence that supports the big bang theory, complete the graphic organizer. Mysteries of deep space history of the universe timeline. The evolution of the universe western washington university. Which makes sense, because were talking about the entire lifespan of the universe, from the moment of the big bang to the heat death of everything we know and love created by slovak graphic designer martin vargic, the timeline of the universe covers the past. Today our universe encompasses many billions of galaxies, and its history can be recounted back to its earliest moments. A timeline of everything we know about the origins of our universe. Requires the creation of 1 hydrogen atom per m3 per billion years. Timeline of the universe, from the big bang to the death of. This artists timeline chronicles the history of the universe, from its explosive beginning to its mature, presentday state.
Follow its development and take a peek at whats ahead with the interactive timeline above. Origins formation of the universe, solar system, earth and. Origins formation of the universe, solar system, earth. A timeline of the universe shows the absolute beginning and the probable end. In its earliest stages the universe was very hot and very dense. The most accepted theory of science regarding the formation of universe is the theory of big bang. The formation of all the other elements including the carbon, oxygen and nitrogen needed for life. Students will also develop and practice higher order thinking ski.
Gravity separates from the three other fundamental forces electromagnetism, and the weak and strong nuclear forces. The initial explosion that resulted in the formation and expansion of the. After this brief period of exponential growth, the universe then transitioned into a more. The most popular theory of our universes origin centers on a cosmic cataclysm unmatched in all of historythe big bang. Galaxies collected into groups, clusters, and superclusters. In fact the region we can see is, in our analogy, still only about the size of a golf ball, and is now much smoother that the golf ball was to.
The mysteries of deep space timeline its been a long, strange trip for this universe we call home. The origins course tracks the origin of all things from the big bang to the origin of the solar system and the earth. The size of the universe professor russell stannard investigates what is beyond the observable universe and explores claims that the universe might close back on itself. Most of the universe was composed of photons, particles of light. Gravity gradually drew matter together to form the first stars and the first galaxies. A representation of the evolution of the universe over. The four key observational successes of the model are. The bubonic plague had claimed the lives of about 75. Diagram of evolution of the observable part of the universe from the big bang leftto the present. The lesson uses a balloon and dots to show how everything is expanding. Timeline of the universe shows the full history and the.
Dec 02, 2015 meanwhile, the oldest known spiral galaxy 11. If the known laws of physics are extrapolated beyond where they are valid there is a singularity. The big bang occurred, creating the universe we see today. Ppt history of the universe, solar system, and planets. A few hundred million years matter clumps together under its own gravity forming the first protogalaxies and within them, the first stars. Proponents of the big bang maintain that, between billion and 15 billion years ago, all the matter and energy in the known cosmos was crammed into a tiny, compact point. Pfas are a wide universe of substances with very different physical, chemical, environmental and biological properties.
Since the early part of the 1900s, one explanation of the origin and fate of the universe, the big bang theory, has dominated the discussion. The ocean, once feared for its danger and depth, was tamed for travel and trade. New scientific discoveries had opened pathways for understanding more about our complex universe. A timeline of the history of the universe the open university. Pfas is a verybroad term and should be used only when talking about allsubstances in the group.
This timeline shows the entire history of the universe. The timeline of cosmological epochs outlines the formation and subsequent evolution of the universe from the big bang. Creation of matter through primordial nucleosynthesis and formation of some astronomical objects, such as stars, blackholes. Imagine all of the known universe in a single, hot, chaotic mass. From the birth of the cosmos in the big bang to the formation of life on earth. The data on the formation of the universe and its evolution are inconclusive, indirect, and hard to decipher.
Revelation space universe timeline alastair reynolds. Mar 01, 2018 how old is the universe, and how did it begin. Eventually over time atoms formed, then stars, galaxies, planets and everything else we see today. Everything that is now in the universe was squeezed into a very small volume. Peasants and workers, laboring under harsh and relentless conditions, sought revolution. Stars, galaxies, and the universe the expanding universe. After this brief period of exponential growth, the universe then transitioned into a more gradual phase of expansion and cooling. This timeline shows the entire history of the universe, and where. Want to know when the first natural nuclear reactor formed on earth, or how far back the brightest star in the night sky appeared. The students will investigate how old the universe is and when important events took place in the universe and on earth.
This graphic of the timeline was created by martin vargic, slovak graphic designer. Does nature played any role in the making of universe. The earliest stages of the universe s existence are estimated as taking place. This artists concept represents crucial periods in the development of the universe according to one theory. Origins of the universe 101 national geographic youtube. It begins with a tiny fraction of a second after the big bang and goes through the way it looks today15 billion years. Explain that this timeline shows time from the beginning of the universe to the. An enormous explosiona big bangcaused the universe to start expanding rapidly. The universe expanded a factor 1040 to 10100 during inflation. This is a central concept big history will emphasize the everincreasing complexity of the universe. It states that the universe was in a very high density state and then expanded. Steiner t he origin of things has always been a central concern for humanity.
Size is depicted by the vertical extent of the grid in this graphic. Download a free timeline depicting the history of the universe. Timeline of the universe, from the big bang to the death. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Throughout history, countless myths and scientific theories have tried to explain the universe s origins. So hot and dense, in fact, that even subatomic particle such as electrons and protons were being created and destroyed all the time. The expansion of the universe nucleosynthesis of the light elements origin of the cosmic background radiation formation of galaxies and largescale structure the big bang model makes accurate and scientifically testable hypotheses in each of these. At very early times 1032 seconds, it is thought that the universe had this very rapid inflationary phase, where quantum fluctuations were blown up to macroscopic scales. Having said that, were going to have to wait for the 4. This incredible and incredibly long infographic from 2015 just keeps going and going and going.
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