Is the only evidence for an expanding universe the doppler Red Shift?

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The discussion centers on the evidence for an expanding universe, primarily focusing on the Doppler redshift observed in distant galaxies, which correlates with their distance. Participants inquire about additional evidence supporting the expansion theory beyond redshift. They share links to Wikipedia articles that detail observational evidence for the Big Bang theory and explore non-standard cosmological models, highlighting reasons these alternatives are considered flawed. The consensus is that while redshift is a key indicator, other supporting evidence exists. Understanding these factors is crucial for comprehending the universe's expansion.
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Basically, all more distant galaxies have a Red Shift that increases with the distance to the galaxy, the Universe is expanding.

1) If there are other pieces of evidence that indicate the Universe is expanding, what are they?

2) Any internet links describing exactly how the other evidence supports the expanding universe view?
 
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