The True Story of Modern Cosmology

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The narrative explores the evolution of cosmology from mythological explanations to a rigorous scientific discipline over the 20th century. It highlights the contributions of key figures such as Leavitt, Slipher, and Hubble, who provided empirical data that, when combined with Einstein's general relativity, advanced our understanding of the universe. The book details the collaborative efforts of astronomers and physicists, including Friedmann, De Sitter, and Lemaître, culminating in a coherent framework that reconciled observational findings with theoretical principles.