SUMMARY
The visible universe has been explored minimally, primarily through space probes and rovers. Voyager 1, which has traveled approximately 125 AU from the Sun, represents a mere 0.00000000000000000000000000000001 percent of the observable universe, estimated to have a radius of about 45 billion light years. While we have had flybys of every planet in our solar system, only a few have been landed on, and human exploration has been limited to the Moon. The vast majority of the universe remains uncharted, underscoring Earth's insignificance in the cosmic scale.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of astronomical units (AU)
- Familiarity with the Voyager spacecraft missions
- Knowledge of the observable universe's dimensions
- Basic concepts of space exploration technologies, including rovers and landers
NEXT STEPS
- Research the capabilities and missions of the Voyager spacecraft
- Explore the advancements in telescope technology, focusing on the Hubble Space Telescope
- Learn about the various Mars missions, including rovers and landers
- Investigate the exploration of other celestial bodies, such as Titan and Venus
USEFUL FOR
Astronomers, space enthusiasts, educators, and anyone interested in the current state of space exploration and the vastness of the universe.