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Lumina project visualizes the universe emerging from cosmic dark ages
Original: Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina
MIT physicists have released Lumina, a visualization that lets viewers watch the universe emerge from the cosmic dark ages, the era before the first stars lit up the sky. The project simulates how early structures formed and light first spread through space, offering researchers and the public an accessible look at a pivotal moment in cosmic history.
Why now: The release of a new MIT visualization of the universe's dark ages is drawing attention from astronomy and physics audiences.
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