These atoms then clumped together to form galaxies, stars, and other structures in the universe.
The mainstream astronomical community, however, was not intrigued at the time by cosmology.
The Big Bang theory itself was largely debated.
The Holmdel Horn Antenna was originally built as part ofProject Echoto detect radio waves bounced off large balloon satellites.
NASA made these simple passive reflectors for intercontinental telephone, radio, and television transmission.
The Horn antenna at Holmdeal was constructed to communicate with these Echo satellites.
This advancement freed the antenna from its prior commercial constraints, making it available for research purposes.
Arno Penzias, right, checking the inside of the horn antenna with Dr. Wilson (on ladder).
Its believed that the antenna might get relocated to another place.
Dr. Wilson and Dr. Penzias in 1978
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