The forum discussion centers on the concept of Universal Expansion, specifically the metric expansion of space and its implications for matter. Participants debate whether all matter is expanding alongside space, with references to the effects of gravity on local bodies and the behavior of distant galaxies. Key points include the assertion that while galaxies are moving away from us, local gravitational effects prevent smaller scale expansion, and the discussion touches on the implications for historical planetary conditions, such as the size of Earth and the flight capabilities of dinosaurs.
PREREQUISITESAstronomers, physicists, and students of cosmology interested in the dynamics of Universal Expansion and its effects on matter and gravity.
No insult intended. You are assuming universal expansion is - universal. It is not. It only applies when other forces [e.g., gravity] are too weak to resist.Landrew said:I'm not assuming or asserting anything. I'm just asking questions. If you don't have the answers, insulting won't make you smarter.