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Tag Archives: Big Bang

Where is the centre of the Universe?

Urban Astronomer avatarPosted on 17 Jul, 2016 by Allen Versfeld17 Jul, 2016
Where is the Centre of the Universe?

Would finding the centre of the Universe help us understand our place in the Cosmos?  In a previous article, I talked about the problem of trying to measure speeds in space.  Because there are no fixed positions in the universe, there can be no such thing as an absolute, “real” speed.  Even the ground beneath your feet is attached to a planet hurtling through space!.  The very idea of speed simply means “The distance traveled, divided by the time it took … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, Astronomy 101, Questions and Answers | Tagged Big Bang, Q&A, Universe | 13 Replies
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