Peebles, watching, was more cautious, agreeing that the evidence for a big bang is strong, but arguing that the specific type is still unclear. Peebles noted that a big bang leaving little but low-density matter still could not be ruled out. Both Turner and Peebles agreed that this is an exciting time, as data should continue to pour in and curious astrophysicists scramble to decode the geometry of the universe . The event was sponsored by the Smithsonian , the National Science Foundation , NASA , Michigan Technological University , and USRA . It was held in the honor of David N. Schramm .
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