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March 17, 2014
The Big Bang Was First Conceptualized In 1225
wrote a treatise called De Luce (On Light) in which he explored the nature of matter and cosmos. In that, Grosseteste described "the birth of the Universe in an explosion and the crystallization of matter to form stars and planets in a set of nested spheres around Earth." 4 Neat Facts About The Big Bang That'll Make You Look Smart Without Understanding Any Physics - Neatorama
Posted by gerardvanderleun at March 17, 2014 6:03 PM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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Want to understand The Big Bang Theory?
Apprentice/Journeyman with a metal fabrication shop, oxy/fuel "cutting" over a concrete floor.
You'll ALSO learn the importance of the Standard Temperature and Pressure "envelope" right quick. (Kinda' important in "habitat"/AGW discussions)
Posted by: CaptDMO at March 18, 2014 9:24 AM
What's remarkable about the modern Big Bang theory is how it requires us to suspend scientific belief.
In order for a microscopic singularity to be the origin of all matter and all things, it has to violate every immutable law of physics.
Posted by: Don Rodrigo at March 18, 2014 9:33 AM
First concptualized? The idea has been kicking around forever. In the Bible, the Book of Genesis provides a pretty complete description. Sure, they fuzz the details. If only the shepherds of ancient Palestine know more about astrophysics and cosmology...
As for the "immutable laws of physics", the world is a strange place and we understand very little. I'd be careful throwing that phrase around, living as we do in a world where you get heavier and shorter by going faster. Tell me that's not whack!
Posted by: SteveS at March 18, 2014 8:49 PM
The book I read says it only took six days for all that stuff to happen. What's with all the complication?
Posted by: chasmatic at March 19, 2014 8:23 AM