New WMAP Data: Check Out Figures 20 & 21 on Pages 48 & 49

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The latest WMAP data indicates a new best estimate for Omega, now suggested to be approximately 1.04, compared to the previous estimate of 1.02. This information is derived from Figures 20 and 21 on pages 48 and 49 of the WMAP three-year parameters document. Users are encouraged to review the data themselves for confirmation. Additional resources include a press release and a general audience page for further insights into the findings.

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http://lambda.gsfc.nasa.gov/product/map/dr2/pub_papers/threeyear/parameters/wmap_3yr_param.pdfin case you didnt see my post in Cosmology forum, check out
pages 48 and 49
figures 20 and 21

I can't say definitely but it looks like a new best estimate is emerging for Omega, which now might be more like 1.04 than the old figure of 1.02.

Cant be sure about this, see for yourself.

here is a press release, couldn't get much out of it though
http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/m_or/PressRelease_03_06.html

here is another page for general audience, more stuff here
http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/m_mm.htmlHEY THIS GRAPHIC TIMELINE IS KIND OF NICE
http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/m_ig/060915/CMB_Timeline300.jpg
 
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