14.11.2014 —

After extensive updating measures, the exhibition "Evolution of the Universe" in the Astronomy Department of the Deutsches Museum offers now again the latest scientific findings on the exploration of our universe. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through time that begins 13,7 billion years ago and ends with a glimpse at the future of the Universe. En route the visitors learn how space, time, matter and the large structures in space have formed. An excursion into today’s universe describes the life cycle of stars, the structure and development of galaxies and the roles black holes play in the process.

The exhibition combines findings from astronomy, astrophysics, nuclear and particle physics in order to present the history of the development of the cosmos from different perspectives. The current level of research is clearly depicted with video and visual material.

Hands-on experiments show what we can learn from cosmic background radiation, how important Dark Matter is and why oxygen, iron and gold are found on earth. The interactive "Sky Radio" is making the invisible universe visible at all wavelengths and provides startling insights into the hot and cold cosmos.

The exhibition at the Deutsches Museum was opened in 2009. Then, in the Year of Astronomy, the exhibition was planned, financed and realized by the following five research institutes in Munich and Garching: the Excellence Cluster Universe, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the Max-Planck-Institute for Physics (MPP), Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) and Astrophysics (MPA). Initially conceived as a special exhibition for a period of two years, “Evolution of the Universe” has become a centerpiece of the Astronomy Department at the Deutsches Museum and is visited by around 75,000 visitors per year. In 2014, "Evolution of the Universe" was extensively updated and maintained.

"The need for a thorough update after five years illustrates the great progress physics has made within recent years," says Prof. Dr. Andreas Burkert, coordinator of the Excellence Cluster Universe from the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (LMU). "After completion of work, we can now present all new fascinating insights into our cosmos at the Deutsches Museum."

"Evolution of the Universe" is located in the Astronomy Department at the 5th floor of the Deutsches Museum and is on display at the opening times of the Deutsches Museum. On request the five institutions are pleased to offer free tours through the exhibition, especially for school classes (Email: info@universe-cluster.de).

Further information:
www.universe-cluster.de/ausstellung/
Deutsches Museum

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