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    I heard astronomers found the universe was expending faster and faster, which is contrary to the Big Bang theory. They found that by looking at supernovas' brightness in very distant galaxies. How was the calculation of the distance done?

    Question #61. Asked by Nic. (Mar 27 00 1:09 AM)


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    		They calculate this by using 'Hubble's Constant', a formula which is explained at: http://www.hubbleconstant.com/

    Mar 27 00, 2:49 AM

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