[UCANSEE2]

Here is what I take issue with, in these BANG threads.

I was taught the Universe was infinite and everlasting.
The concept there was a big bang implies it is finite.
Scientists claim they know the size of the Universe, when actually it is just the limits of their equipment. That’s why, over time, the ‘size’ of the Universe has increased. Ironically, at the farthest edge of the viewable universe, where the matter should be the thinnest, in the darkest spot we can find, it is packed full of galaxies.

So, the word UNIVERSE needs to have a standard definition.

Is is either infinite, or it is not. If we could settle that, it would make discussion so much easier.

[Thermalseeker]

Ironically, at the farthest edge of the viewable universe, where the matter should be the thinnest, in the darkest spot we can find, it is packed full of galaxies.

Amazing, isn't it. I'll believe the Big Bang theory when the edge of the expanding universe is actually observed. Until such time as that occurs I will continue to watch (with great amusement) as Physicists twist themselves into knots trying to make their equations fit what has been observed. Dark matter is a prime example. It has to be there, otherwise there isn't enough matter in the observable universe for the theories to work. Another big problem for Physicists who tout the BB theory is the expansion of the universe is apparently still accelerating (in all directions), at least from our single vantage point.