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Ep. 7: What’s Keeping the Stars Apart

Crash Course Pods: The Universe

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Exploring Cosmic Noon and Redshift in the Universe

The chapter delves into the cosmic noon period two to four billion years ago, discussing significant cosmic events and the impact of gravity and expansion on celestial bodies. It explores how astronomers study the past by observing redshift in distant galaxies to measure the universe's expansion, while highlighting the complexities of determining distances and the age of the universe.

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