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Interesting. So, new space is being constantly being created? From what? I thought, the limit of the expansion would possibly lead to a contraction?

Thank you for your thoughts. I guess I don't have a lot to add. I think (and I'm ot even sure) that my point was...people generally say "there must be life in a universe so large". Well, maybe, maybe not. But if everything around is "dead" maybe we are all there is right now.

Just recently started getting into reading and learning about the creation. makeup, size, etc. of the universe. Regarding expansion, I think I understand the raisins in the dough theory (that the space between objects is expanding). My question is, under this expample, is there not a limit to the distance the space between objects can expand. If you pull the dough far enough it will break apart, a ballon will pop. Although I know nothing about physics and cosmology, under the "dough" example, I would think the expansion of space could only go so far. Please enlighten me. Thank you.

I am new here. I apologize if this is a ridiculous question. Dammit Jim, I'm a lawyer, not a scientist (perhaps a reference more relatable in this forum ). If the nearest galaxy is about 2.5 million light years away, is it crazy to think that our solar system and galaxy is the only thing and all other galaxies and stars have died out since what we see is an appearance from so long ago. Or is there other evidence that these other galaxies and stars still are in existence, etc. Does that make sense?