Cosmological Models

ASTROPHYSICAST by Team ASTROPHYSICAST

Apr 18, 202200:08:20Science & Medicine

A cosmological model is a mathematical description of the Universe that attempts to explain its current behaviour and evolution over time. Cosmological models are based on direct observations.

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