Is the universe expanding evenly in all directions?

04 October 2016

Part of the show Why do Cats Have Vertical Pupils?

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Figure 4: Hubble Ultra Deep Field. Recently, astronomers using the Hubble unveiled the deepest look into the universe yet, showing what could be the most distant and the youngest galaxies ever seen.

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I realise that the universe is expanding and expanding at an accelerating rate. I was just wondering if it is expanding evenly in all directions?

Answer

We put Keith's question to space scientist Judith Croston...

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