2MASS JHK image of the Milky Way, superimposed against CMB fluctuations from WMAP ASTR 5770 Spring 2006 Homepage

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Geometry

The cosmological principle + general relativity implies 3 possible geometries: closed, flat, open.

Mike Turner (2005) "Beyond Einstein" Powerpoint presentation

Geometry of an open universe

 2MASS JHK image of the Milky Way, superimposed against CMB fluctuations from WMAP Spring 2006 ASTR 5770 Homepage

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Updated 17 Jan 2006