Exploring Cosmic Background Radiation

The video introduces cosmic background radiation, a remnant of the Big Bang, and its significance in understanding the universe. It presents a cosmic map that visualizes temperature variations in the radiation as mountains and oceans, making it more engaging. The map includes constellations and overlays like infrared views. Viewers are encouraged to interact with the map by naming spots, supporting MinutePhysics, and contributing to science education.

What is the Cosmic Background Radiation a picture of?

• The big bang

• The future of the universe

• A distant galaxy

• A black hole

How long has the Cosmic Background Radiation been traveling to reach Earth?

• 20 billion years

• 13.7 billion years

• 10 billion years

• 5 billion years

What does the BigBangRegistry.com map allow you to explore?

• The depths of the ocean

• The interior of a black hole

• The earliest picture of our universe

• The surface of Mars

How are the 'hot spots' and 'cold spots' represented on the map?

• Hot spots as mountains, cold spots as oceans

• Hot spots as stars, cold spots as planets

• Hot spots as cities, cold spots as villages

• Hot spots as deserts, cold spots as forests

What additional feature helps users orient themselves on the map?

• A star chart

• Constellations

• A compass

• A GPS tracker

What type of overlays does the map offer?

• Infrared view of the sky

• X-ray view of the sky

• Ultraviolet view of the sky

• Microwave view of the sky

What can users do to personalize their experience on the map?

• Upload their own images

• Add their own constellations

• Name a special spot on the map

• Change the map's color scheme

What does supporting MinutePhysics help promote?

• Astronaut training programs

• Present and future science awesomeness

• Future space missions

• New telescope technologies