“For that reason, we will never see the formation of another solar system unfold before our eyes. “
Why? How come a new solar system cannot be formed next week? What if the millions and billions of years come due next Thusday?
Just asking.
But then we’d just be seeing the end. That’s what they were saying, the time span is such that we won’t see a whole one, but we can see various ones in various stages and work out the process. Like a cooking show.