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Cosmology Background

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The current standard model of the Universe is one which is homogeneous and isotropic (cosmological principle) in which we as observers occupy no privileged vantage point (Copernican principle).

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March, M.C. (2013). Cosmology Background. In: Advanced Statistical Methods for Astrophysical Probes of Cosmology. Springer Theses. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35060-3_2

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