Ask an Astronomer: Where Is the Center of the Universe?

An Illustration depicts the three positions of the universe. The difference between the first two and the last two positions is labeled, + 2 units. The difference between the first and last positions is labeled, + 4 units. Caption: the more the expansion pushes them apart.

In this episode, Dr. Varoujan Gorjian explains the mind-boggling expansion of the universe. He uses a balloon to demonstrate how space is expanding. Part of the "Ask an Astronomer" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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astronomy

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  • Ask an Astronomer: Where Is the Center of the Universe?

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
    Length:
    2 minutes