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Space is a vast, endless expanse filled with stars, planets, and mysteries that make up the universe.
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Space and the universe represent the vast expanse beyond our planet, encompassing all matter, energy, time, and the laws that govern them. Space itself is a near-vacuum, punctuated by celestial bodies such as stars, planets, moons, and galaxies, as well as phenomena like black holes and nebulae. It is a domain defined by immense scales and complexity.
The universe, estimated to have originated approximately 13.8 billion years ago with the Big Bang, has since undergone continuous expansion and evolution. This process has led to the formation of diverse structures, from galaxy clusters to planetary systems, including Earth within the Milky Way galaxy.
Scientific exploration of space provides critical insights into the origins, composition, and dynamics of the universe. It enables the study of fundamental physical laws, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the development of technologies that advance multiple fields. Understanding space underscores humanity's relationship with the broader cosmos and the intricate systems that sustain it.
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Fascinating Facts
The Observable Universe is Vast but Finite
The observable universe is approximately 93 billion light-years in diameter. This is the region we can see because light from those areas has had time to reach us since the Big Bang, which occurred about 13.8 billion years ago. Beyond this, there may be much more that remains unobservable.
There Are More Stars Than Grains of Sand on Earth
Astronomers estimate there are roughly 200 billion trillion (2 × 10²³) stars in the observable universe. This is far greater than the number of grains of sand on all the beaches and deserts on Earth.
Black Holes Can "Sing"
Some black holes emit sound waves. For example, the black hole at the center of the Perseus galaxy cluster sends out pressure waves that ripple through surrounding gas, creating sound waves equivalent to a note 57 octaves below middle C—well beyond human hearing.
The Universe is Mostly Invisible
Only about 5% of the universe is made up of ordinary matter (everything we can see and touch). The rest consists of dark matter (27%), which interacts gravitationally but is otherwise invisible, and dark energy (68%), which is driving the accelerated expansion of the universe.
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