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BigM69
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if there is an infinite amount of distance between two points in space because you can break that distance up into an infinite amount of different points then how can one move through space at all?
Distance in space is typically measured using light years, which is the distance that light travels in one year. It is also common to use astronomical units (AU) to measure distances within our solar system.
Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true or accepted value, while precision refers to how consistently the same measurement can be repeated. In other words, accuracy is about correctness and precision is about consistency.
The curvature of space, as described by Einstein's theory of general relativity, can affect the measurements of distances and angles in astronomy. This is because gravity can bend the paths of light and other objects, making them appear to be in different positions than they actually are.
Currently, scientists estimate that the observable universe is about 93 billion light years in diameter. However, due to the expansion of the universe, we are unable to measure the entire universe beyond the observable limit.
The mass of objects in space is often measured using their gravitational interactions with other objects. For example, the mass of a planet can be determined by observing the orbit of its moons or other nearby objects. Other methods, such as studying the effects of an object's gravity on light, can also be used to measure mass in space.