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THE INFINITE UNIVERSE By Francesco Cini – Junior 2B

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The infinite universe. By Francesco Cini – Junior 2B. The universe was born about 13,700 million years ago. It was born in a process which scientists call the Big Bang - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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THE INFINITE UNIVERSE

By Francesco Cini – Junior 2B

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THE BIRTH OF THE UNIVERSE

The universe was born about 13,700 million years ago.

It was born in a process which scientists call the Big Bang

According to the Big Bang model, the Universe expanded from an extremely dense and hot state and continues to expand today.

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THE UNIVERSE IS STILL EXPANDING TODAY

THE EVER EXPANDING UNIVERSE

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The solar system is found in the Milky Way

This picture shows the galaxy nearest to the Milky Way – its name is Andromeda

A galaxy is a collection of stars, solar systems, gas , dust and other matter held together in space by gravity.

WHAT IS A GALAXY?

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FACTS ABOUT THE UNIVERSE II

THE EARTH IS THE THIRD PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM