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Old 09-November-2003, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by snowflakeuniverse
It is likely that the rate of expansion of the universe was much faster in the past, this is the only way galaxies could avoid being gravitationally drawn back to each other.
The only thing wrong with this theory are those darned observations that indicate that the expansion rate is faster today than it was in the past.

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Originally Posted by snowflakeuniverse
If there is an apparent “acceleration” shouldn’t there be a theoretical reason that conforms to the observed rate of expansion?
If the expansion is accelerating, as recent measurements and observations indicate, then there is definitely a reason for it. That doesn't mean we know what that reason is.
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