The Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE), also referred to as Explorer 66, was a satellite dedicated to cosmology. Its goals were to investigate the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) of the universe and provide measurements that would help shape our understanding of the cosmos.
This work provided evidence that supported the Big Bang theory of the universe: that the CMB was a near-perfect black-bodyspectrum and that it had very faint anisotropies. Two of COBE's principal investigators, George Smoot and John Mather, received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2006 for their work on the project. According to the Nobel Prize committee, "the COBE-project can also be regarded as the starting point for cosmology
as a precision science".
History
In 1974, NASA issued an Announcement of Opportunity for astronomical missions that would use a small- or medium-sized Explorer spacecraft. Out of the 121 proposals received, three dealt with studying the cosmological background radiation. Though these proposals lost out to the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS), their strength made NASA further explore the idea. In 1976, NASA formed a committee of members from each of 1974's three proposal teams to put together their ideas for such a satellite. A year later, this committee suggested a polar-orbiting satellite called COBE to be launched by either a Delta rocket or the Space Shuttle. It would contain the following instruments:
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NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite rocketed into Earth orbit on Nov. 18, 1989, and quickly revolutionized our understanding of the early cosmos. This video was reissued by NASA for COBE's 20th Anniversary.
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Big Break for COBE: the Cosmic Background Explorer
When the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) probe imaged our first picture of the big bang, it was heralded as the most important discovery of the 20th century. It also proved many theorists wrong. John Mather, David Spergel, and Lawrence Krauss discuss the importance of COBE's discovery, and the importance of being wrong sometimes.
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Cosmic Background Radiation Explorer (COBE)
This video explains the mission of the Cosmic Background Radiation Explorer (COBE) prior to its November 1989 launch. It also includes animated footage on the Big Bang theory.
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COsmic Background Explorer (COBE) Launch on Delta 189 - 11/18/1990
COsmic Background Explorer (COBE) Launch on Delta 189 - 11/18/1990 - A project inclusive of Dr. David Wilkinson, Department Chair and Professor at Princeton University, NJ.
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What is the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation? And what does it mean?
This video provides an overview of the accidental discovery and explanation of the cosmic microwave background radiation, the afterglow of the big bang, and follows the narrative of Steven Weinber'gs fantastic book: The First Three minutes. After reviewing the initial experimental work of Penzias and Wilson, a detailed account of the theoretical interpretation is presented, including a discussion of the thermodynamic legacy of the big bang, the Planck radiation law, recombination, and galaxy formation.
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The First Three Minutes - Steven Weinberg
Cosmology - Steven Weinberg
The Inflationary Universe - Alan Guth
Introduction to Cosmology - Matts Roos
An Introduction to Cosmology - P. OLESEN
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NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite rocketed into Earth orbit on Nov. 18, 1989, and quickly revolutionized our understanding of the early cosmos....
NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite rocketed into Earth orbit on Nov. 18, 1989, and quickly revolutionized our understanding of the early cosmos. This video was reissued by NASA for COBE's 20th Anniversary.
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NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite rocketed into Earth orbit on Nov. 18, 1989, and quickly revolutionized our understanding of the early cosmos. This video was reissued by NASA for COBE's 20th Anniversary.
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When the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) probe imaged our first picture of the big bang, it was heralded as the most important discovery of the 20th century. ...
When the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) probe imaged our first picture of the big bang, it was heralded as the most important discovery of the 20th century. It also proved many theorists wrong. John Mather, David Spergel, and Lawrence Krauss discuss the importance of COBE's discovery, and the importance of being wrong sometimes.
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Original Program Date: May 31, 2012
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When the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) probe imaged our first picture of the big bang, it was heralded as the most important discovery of the 20th century. It also proved many theorists wrong. John Mather, David Spergel, and Lawrence Krauss discuss the importance of COBE's discovery, and the importance of being wrong sometimes.
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This video explains the mission of the Cosmic Background Radiation Explorer (COBE) prior to its November 1989 launch. It also includes animated footage on the B...
This video explains the mission of the Cosmic Background Radiation Explorer (COBE) prior to its November 1989 launch. It also includes animated footage on the Big Bang theory.
This video explains the mission of the Cosmic Background Radiation Explorer (COBE) prior to its November 1989 launch. It also includes animated footage on the Big Bang theory.
COsmic Background Explorer (COBE) Launch on Delta 189 - 11/18/1990 - A project inclusive of Dr. David Wilkinson, Department Chair and Professor at Princeton Uni...
COsmic Background Explorer (COBE) Launch on Delta 189 - 11/18/1990 - A project inclusive of Dr. David Wilkinson, Department Chair and Professor at Princeton University, NJ.
COsmic Background Explorer (COBE) Launch on Delta 189 - 11/18/1990 - A project inclusive of Dr. David Wilkinson, Department Chair and Professor at Princeton University, NJ.
This video provides an overview of the accidental discovery and explanation of the cosmic microwave background radiation, the afterglow of the big bang, and fol...
This video provides an overview of the accidental discovery and explanation of the cosmic microwave background radiation, the afterglow of the big bang, and follows the narrative of Steven Weinber'gs fantastic book: The First Three minutes. After reviewing the initial experimental work of Penzias and Wilson, a detailed account of the theoretical interpretation is presented, including a discussion of the thermodynamic legacy of the big bang, the Planck radiation law, recombination, and galaxy formation.
References:
The First Three Minutes - Steven Weinberg
Cosmology - Steven Weinberg
The Inflationary Universe - Alan Guth
Introduction to Cosmology - Matts Roos
An Introduction to Cosmology - P. OLESEN
An Introduction to Modern Cosmology - Andrew Liddle
Introduction to Cosmology - Barbara Ryden
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This video provides an overview of the accidental discovery and explanation of the cosmic microwave background radiation, the afterglow of the big bang, and follows the narrative of Steven Weinber'gs fantastic book: The First Three minutes. After reviewing the initial experimental work of Penzias and Wilson, a detailed account of the theoretical interpretation is presented, including a discussion of the thermodynamic legacy of the big bang, the Planck radiation law, recombination, and galaxy formation.
References:
The First Three Minutes - Steven Weinberg
Cosmology - Steven Weinberg
The Inflationary Universe - Alan Guth
Introduction to Cosmology - Matts Roos
An Introduction to Cosmology - P. OLESEN
An Introduction to Modern Cosmology - Andrew Liddle
Introduction to Cosmology - Barbara Ryden
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NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite rocketed into Earth orbit on Nov. 18, 1989, and quickly revolutionized our understanding of the early cosmos. This video was reissued by NASA for COBE's 20th Anniversary.
For more info:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/universe/features/cobe_20th.html
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CMG Scissored Pair
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When the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) probe imaged our first picture of the big bang, it was heralded as the most important discovery of the 20th century. It also proved many theorists wrong. John Mather, David Spergel, and Lawrence Krauss discuss the importance of COBE's discovery, and the importance of being wrong sometimes.
Watch the Full Program Here: http://youtu.be/w1aAMy5anlM
Original Program Date: May 31, 2012
The World Science Festival gathers great minds in science and the arts to produce live and digital content that allows a broad general audience to engage with scientific discoveries. Our mission is to cultivate a general public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future.
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This video explains the mission of the Cosmic Background Radiation Explorer (COBE) prior to its November 1989 launch. It also includes animated footage on the Big Bang theory.
COsmic Background Explorer (COBE) Launch on Delta 189 - 11/18/1990 - A project inclusive of Dr. David Wilkinson, Department Chair and Professor at Princeton University, NJ.
This video provides an overview of the accidental discovery and explanation of the cosmic microwave background radiation, the afterglow of the big bang, and follows the narrative of Steven Weinber'gs fantastic book: The First Three minutes. After reviewing the initial experimental work of Penzias and Wilson, a detailed account of the theoretical interpretation is presented, including a discussion of the thermodynamic legacy of the big bang, the Planck radiation law, recombination, and galaxy formation.
References:
The First Three Minutes - Steven Weinberg
Cosmology - Steven Weinberg
The Inflationary Universe - Alan Guth
Introduction to Cosmology - Matts Roos
An Introduction to Cosmology - P. OLESEN
An Introduction to Modern Cosmology - Andrew Liddle
Introduction to Cosmology - Barbara Ryden
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The Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE), also referred to as Explorer 66, was a satellite dedicated to cosmology. Its goals were to investigate the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) of the universe and provide measurements that would help shape our understanding of the cosmos.
This work provided evidence that supported the Big Bang theory of the universe: that the CMB was a near-perfect black-bodyspectrum and that it had very faint anisotropies. Two of COBE's principal investigators, George Smoot and John Mather, received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2006 for their work on the project. According to the Nobel Prize committee, "the COBE-project can also be regarded as the starting point for cosmology
as a precision science".
History
In 1974, NASA issued an Announcement of Opportunity for astronomical missions that would use a small- or medium-sized Explorer spacecraft. Out of the 121 proposals received, three dealt with studying the cosmological background radiation. Though these proposals lost out to the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS), their strength made NASA further explore the idea. In 1976, NASA formed a committee of members from each of 1974's three proposal teams to put together their ideas for such a satellite. A year later, this committee suggested a polar-orbiting satellite called COBE to be launched by either a Delta rocket or the Space Shuttle. It would contain the following instruments:
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