Questions about the structure of the universe

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The discussion centers on understanding the universe's structure, particularly the concept of its edge. It clarifies that there is no physical edge to the universe; rather, we can only observe a finite portion known as the observable universe. The universe is expanding, and while objects can recede from each other at speeds exceeding light due to this expansion, this does not violate relativity since local light speed remains constant. The observable universe's size increases as light travels from distant objects, leading to a phenomenon known as redshift. Ultimately, the nature of the universe—whether infinite or finite—remains uncertain, as our observations are limited to the observable universe.
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Yeah I can agree on the problems, due to length. I'll try your suggestions.
 
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Just what is an estimate of the acceleration, or change in the expansion rate of the universe? I would like to check some ideas but I need at least an estimate. Thanx
 
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