Big Bang & Size of Universe: Exploring the Unknown

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In summary, the Big Bang Theory is a scientific explanation for the origin and development of the universe. It suggests that the universe started as a hot and dense singularity and has been expanding since then. This expansion has led to the current size of approximately 93 billion light-years in diameter. Several pieces of evidence, such as cosmic microwave background radiation and observed expansion, support this theory. However, the observable universe is only a small portion of the entire universe, and scientists are still exploring unknown aspects and mysteries to gain a deeper understanding.
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If the universe is infinitely large, has it always been so? If space and time did not exist outside the big bang, was the universe at the time of the big bang infinitely large? Does this suggest the vacuum of space was infinitely large and the big bang is expanding within it?
 
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If you look at the "Similar Discussions" feature at the bottom of this page, you will find links to the very many threads discussing your question. I suggest that you start by reading some of those.
 

What is the Big Bang Theory?

The Big Bang Theory is a scientific explanation for the origin and development of the universe. It suggests that the universe began as an extremely hot and dense singularity, and has been expanding and cooling down ever since.

How does the Big Bang Theory explain the size of the universe?

The Big Bang Theory explains the size of the universe by suggesting that it has been expanding since the beginning of time. This expansion has allowed the universe to grow to its current size of approximately 93 billion light-years in diameter.

What evidence supports the Big Bang Theory?

There are several pieces of evidence that support the Big Bang Theory, including the cosmic microwave background radiation, the abundance of light elements in the universe, and the observed expansion of the universe.

What is the current understanding of the size of the observable universe?

The current understanding is that the observable universe is approximately 93 billion light-years in diameter. However, it is important to note that this is only the size of the universe that we are able to observe with our current technology, and the actual size of the entire universe may be much larger.

Are scientists still exploring the unknown aspects of the Big Bang and the size of the universe?

Yes, scientists are constantly conducting research and experiments to further our understanding of the Big Bang and the size of the universe. There are still many unknown aspects and mysteries that scientists are working to unravel in order to gain a deeper understanding of our universe.

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