Astronomer Jonathan Keohane explains and presents evidence for the Big Bang Theory in this "Ask a High Energy Astronomer" question and response. Links to a glossary of astronomical terms are included. This is part of NASA's "Imagine the Universe" collection of resources on high-energy astronomy.

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Contributor: Dr Jim Lochner
High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center