Does not receeding of galaxies decrease entropy

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the recession of galaxies and entropy, referencing John Baez's concepts on heat and energy. It posits that as galaxies recede, one might consider whether this phenomenon leads to a decrease in entropy, drawing an analogy with dry ice in a deflated balloon. The argument suggests that as the volume of the balloon increases, the average distance between molecules also increases, potentially indicating a decrease in entropy from the initial state.

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Well,
First there arose a interesting question of how entropy increases when particles due to gravitation form huge mass.
I guess i read john baez's online page. Heat/energy so forth concept was applied to explain it.
Then, Taking its reverse, does not receeding of galaxies then decrease entropy if the same concept as above is applied?
 
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If you place a piece of dry ice into a deflated ballon, it will evaporate and its molecules will press against the skin of the balloon causing it to inflate. The average distance between molecules will increase as the volume of the balloon increases. Does this represent a decrease in entropy from the original state [dry ice in the deflated balloon] of the system?
 

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