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3D render of old tv set with animated static on its screen, as if tuned to a dead channel.

  • QubaXR@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    This is a very non scientific answer, but when I was a kid (good 40 years ago) I remember having a science book that called TV static “an echo of the big bang”. I guess that would mean just randomly scattered energy bouncing around on all bands?..

    I could probably Google it and give you an answer, but I’ll just wait for someone with a more convincingly and authoritatively written reply.

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      7 months ago

      but I’ll just wait for someone with a more convincingly and authoritatively written reply.

      Pfft sprayed my drink lol

    • ALostInquirer@lemm.eeOP
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      7 months ago

      Now that you mention it, I remember something similar! I may have to follow up on that to see (but I’m also curious of others’ responses, hence asking).