Astr 328 Jan 13, 2003  

What is cosmology?

Assumptions

Einstein field equation

Geometry <--> mass/energy

Included in class

More inclusions

Space-time metrics

Euclidean space and special relativity

Surface of a sphere

Curvature

Expanding universe

Original Hubble diagram

More recent Hubble diagram

Yet another Hubble diagram

How does expansion work with isotropy??