The Big Bang: Exploding the Myth of a Center in Space and Time

In summary, the conversation discusses the idea of the Big Bang being an explosion and the creation of space and time. It is suggested to post questions in the cosmology section of a forum and to review related threads. The simple answer is that the Big Bang was not an explosion, as explained in the Wikipedia page on the subject.
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Kristoffer
I am wondering, if the big bang was an explosion how can it be that all of the space and time was created simultaneous. Because an explosion have a center, but everywhere is the center of the universe.
 
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Hi Kristoffer, welcome to PF
You need to post questions in the relevant forum section, in this case the cosmology section.
Take a look or search there and you will find may threads relating to this subject.
If you don't see anything which you think answers your question then start a new topic in that section.
 
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Simple answer is that it wasn't an explosion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bang

Also please review the similar threads listed at the bottom of this page.
 

1. What is the Big Bang theory?

The Big Bang theory is a scientific explanation for the origin and evolution of the universe. It proposes that the universe began as a singularity, a point of infinite density and temperature, and has been expanding and cooling over 13.8 billion years.

2. Is the Big Bang the only theory for the origin of the universe?

No, the Big Bang is one of several theories that attempt to explain the origin of the universe. Other theories include the Steady State theory and the Oscillating Universe theory. However, the Big Bang theory is currently the most widely accepted and supported by scientific evidence.

3. Does the Big Bang theory claim that the universe started from a single point?

Yes, the Big Bang theory proposes that the universe began as a singularity, a point of infinite density and temperature. However, it is important to note that the singularity is not a physical point, but rather a mathematical concept that describes the conditions at the beginning of the universe.

4. Does the Big Bang theory contradict the concept of a center in the universe?

Yes, the Big Bang theory suggests that the universe does not have a center, as it started from a singularity that existed everywhere at once. This means that there is no specific point in the universe that can be considered the center.

5. How has the Big Bang theory been supported by scientific evidence?

The Big Bang theory has been supported by various lines of evidence, including the observations of the cosmic microwave background radiation, the abundance of light elements in the universe, and the expansion of the universe. Additionally, the theory has been tested and refined through experiments and observations, further strengthening its validity.

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