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Olbers' paradox |
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Olbers' paradox [′ōl·bərz ′par·ə‚däks] (astronomy) If the universe were static, of infinite age, and the galaxies distributed isotropically, the distance attenuation of their light would be exactly balanced by the increase in number in successive spherical shells centered at the earth; hence the night sky would be of daylight brightness instead of dark. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Wesson of the University of Waterloo in Ontario presents new calculations demonstrating that the finite age of the galaxies--rather than the expansion of the universe--chiefly accounts for the resolution of Olbers' paradox. |
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