Size of Space?

Our fascination with space is something that has been well recorded for many decades. The universe is obviously a vast place, and we still don't know for sure exactly how big it is. However, we are finding out more all the time about the universe via space stations and unmanned satellites that take pictures of what's out there in the world beyond planet Earth. It is a truly fascinating topic and it seems the more we learn about it the more we want to learn more.

How many of us look up to the skies every day or night and wonder about what's out there? Looking at the stars and thinking about what could be beyond them is certainly an interesting topic that definitely leads to more questions. And the beauty that we see when we look at pictures or through the powerful lens of a telescope cannot be ignored. Even pictures from the most inhabitable planets have a certain sense of grace. And no one can deny the breathtaking yet serene elegance of the galactic disk photographs that are captured by powerful high resolution cameras. These disks are created by gas and light from the stars and the visuals that result are pure artistry by the universe.

There are so many television shows and movies about the universe and the stars and planets that it's almost impossible to keep track of them all. It is a topic that is almost an obsession of those who love science fiction. Most of us, at one point or another have wondered about life beyond the planet we live on. The popularity of the Star Wars movie franchise and the television show Star Trek (and the movies adapted from that series) has only grown in the years since they first debuted.

It should come as no surprise that a recent study of the Milky Way shows its bigger than we thought. In fact, the general public can't even imagine the size of the universe, mostly because scientists and researchers don't have the capacity to truly measure it. It is a topic that has been talked about and debate for years, and those talks aren't going to end anytime soon.