Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP): Quick Facts

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Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe

Oval map of the cosmic microwave background radiation from NASA's WMAP mission, showing a mottled pattern of blue, green, yellow, and red representing temperature variations.

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