The Parsy Principle: The universe is much older and much larger than we think. Our 12-20 billion year sphere of observation is only .000000000000000000001 to the nth power (or however you phrase it) of the actual size of the universe.
Like babies, we think that what we see is what there is.
Therefore, the probes started out way over yonder on the other side and haven't has time to reach us yet.
parsy, the pseudo-astrophysicistical cosmologist.
Like babies, we think that what we see is what there is.
What do you mean "we", kiddo? You're a bit late in getting the the playgroup.
As for your assertion that the universe is older than it looks, that contradicts your (correct) assertion that the universe is larger than it looks. The reason the universe looks so small is because it's so young.