Big History¶
Big History, encompasses the Big Bang, the formation of stars and galaxies, the formation of planets, the emergence of life on Earth, the development of human civilizations, and the future of the universe.
- The Big Bang: An image visualizing the moment of the Big Bang, showcasing the initial explosion of energy and the beginning of the universe's expansion.
- Formation of Stars and Galaxies: A depiction of clouds of gas and dust coalescing under gravity to form stars and galaxies, highlighting the birth of the first cosmic structures.
- Formation of Planets: An illustration of a protoplanetary disk around a young star, with planetesimals and embryonic planets forming through accretion.
- Emergence of Life: A portrayal of the early Earth, possibly showcasing primordial oceans and the chemical precursors to life, hinting at the origin of life.
- Development of Human Civilizations: An image that encapsulates the rise of human societies, from the first settlements to advanced civilizations with iconic architecture and technology.
- The Future of the Universe: A speculative image that could represent the continuing expansion of the universe, potential futures of technology and exploration, or even the end of the universe scenario like the heat death.