Into what is our universe expanding ?

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The universe is not expanding "into" anything; rather, it is undergoing metric expansion. This concept indicates that the distances between galaxies are increasing, but this expansion does not imply a movement into a pre-existing space. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding metric expansion as a fundamental aspect of cosmology.

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  • Basic understanding of cosmology
  • Familiarity with the concept of metric expansion
  • Knowledge of the Big Bang theory
  • Awareness of astronomical terminology
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Salman Ranjha
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Well I'm just a high school student but I'm very passionate about Astronomy.
I usually ask myself that into WHAT is our Universe is expanding if the expanison theory is true !
I'll be waiting for responses..
 
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It is not expanding "into" anything. Google "metric expansion" for more discussion.
 

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