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The Beginning of the Universe

Published: December 7, 2022

Animation of the early universe and its expansion. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image Lab

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Learn about the history of our universe, what it’s made of, and the forces that shape it.

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Discover the galactic menagerie and learn how galaxies evolve and form some of the largest structures in the cosmos.

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Explore what we know about black holes, the most mysterious objects in the universe, including their types and anatomy.

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Delve into the life history, types, and arrangements of stars, as well as how they come to host planetary systems.

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