1 of 5000

|

acrylic prints space acrylic prints map acrylic prints globe acrylic prints ball acrylic prints radiation acrylic prints cosmology acrylic prints astrophysics acrylic prints astronomy acrylic prints microwave acrylic prints microwave anisotropy probe acrylic prints wmap acrylic prints spherical acrylic prints sphere acrylic prints round acrylic prints creation acrylic prints

photographs space photos map photos globe photos ball photos radiation photos cosmology photos astrophysics photos astronomy photos microwave photos microwave anisotropy probe photos wmap photos spherical photos sphere photos round photos creation photos

Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection

Comment

Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection

Comment

Cosmic microwave background. Spherical projection of the cosmic microwave background, using all-sky data from the WMAP (Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe). Since it is a spherical projection, it only shows half the sky. The microwave background is radiation from the beginning of the universe (actually 380,000 years after its creation) that has been stretched (cooled to around 3 Kelvin) by the expansion of the universe. The colours show the variation in the temperature (then equivalent to density) of the early universe. Denser regions (red, yellow) formed the seeds of galaxies and other structures. Data obtained in 2003.

Science Photo Library (SPL) is the leading source of science images and footage. Sourced from scientific and medical experts, acclaimed photographers and renowned institutions, our content is unrivaled worldwide. Outstanding quality, accuracy and commitment to excellence are deeply embedded in our DNA. Science Photo Library inspires creative professionals and delivers engaging content of the highest quality for a wide range of clients in a variety of sectors. Visit sciencephoto.com for more information and stay connected on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Vimeo.