The Planck Collaboration

The Planck Collaboration is an international team of scientists working together to analyze data from the Planck satellite, which studied the cosmic microwave background—the faint afterglow of the Big Bang. Their goal is to understand the universe’s origin, composition, and evolution by measuring tiny temperature fluctuations in this ancient light. By examining these patterns, they provide insights into fundamental cosmological parameters, such as the universe’s age, vocabulary, and the nature of dark matter and dark energy. Their work helps refine our understanding of the universe’s history and its underlying physics.