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Amy-Strange

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4. So true, and...

Reply to NoRoadUntravelled (Reply #3)

Mon Jun 22, 2020, 01:02 PM

Jun 2020

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it boggles my mind at how BIG everything is!

Millions (maybe billions or more) of light-years in ALL directions, and for some reason it's still getting bigger, and at an even faster rate.

Scientist can't figure out why, because after the big-bang, the expansion of the universe should be slowing down, not speeding up.

Like you said, it's definitely fascinating.
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Astronomers discover black hole in Earth's galactic backyard [View all] Amy-Strange Jun 2020 OP

Fascinating Post. Thanks! 1,000 Light Years Away NoRoadUntravelled Jun 2020 #1

Plus, what we're seeing, actually happened a 1,000 light-years in the past, and... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #2

It's fascinating to contemplate that when we're looking at the stars NoRoadUntravelled Jun 2020 #3

So true, and... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #4

That's VERY close for a black hole. kurtcagle Jun 2020 #5

Thanks for the added info. n/t Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #6

That IS scary! Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #7

Yup. kurtcagle Jun 2020 #8