Why Can We Only See 13 Billion Light-Years Away?

Explore the reasons behind the 13 billion light-year limit on our observable universe.

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We can only see 13 billion light years away because the universe is around that age. Light from farther objects hasn't reached us yet due to the finite speed of light and the age of the universe. Additionally, the expansion of the universe adds complexity to our observable limits.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the age of the universe? The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old, which defines our observable limits.
  2. Why can't we see beyond 13 billion light-years? We cannot see beyond this distance due to the finite speed of light and the universe's expansion.
  3. What does the expansion of the universe mean? The expansion of the universe refers to the phenomenon where galaxies are moving away from each other, affecting what we can observe.
  4. How do we measure distances in space? Astronomers use light years as a unit of measurement to describe distances based on how far light travels in one year.

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