Back to Article List From the June 2008 issue Because the universe was smaller at earlier times, do we see larger volumes of it as we look back in time? Ronal Hellman, Kerhonkson, New York By Astronomy Staff | Published: June 1, 2008 | Last updated on May 18, 2023 Key Takeaways: Yes. If we observe a galaxy 5 billion light-years away, we see it at a time when things were much closer together.
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