[Alamo-Girl]

Actually the scientists have determined that the universe has been expanding for 13.7 billion years (from our space/time coordinates.) That is because of the inflationary period:

But then late last year they decided that number needed to be raised a bit:

Universe older than previously thought, scientists say

BTW, from the calculations I've been using comparing inflationary theory/relativity to Genesis 1 - I've been expecting the 13.7 byo number to tick upwards.

[hosepipe]

Groovey lineal display mat at #12,880.. thanks..
Kinda makes sense.. if there even is such a thing called time..

[cornelis]

There's something pretty about that image. It reminds of a scene in Andre Tarkovsky's The Sacrifice. If you haven't seen it, do youself a favor.