2006-10-12 07:32:20 · 16 answers · asked by Andy C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
What a great question!
However, your question also suggests that space has a boundary. Observations have shown that our concept of space extends to at least 13.7 billion light years! (A light year being the distance travelled by light in one year). This is the currently held concensus of opinion amongst cosmologists.
The limit of observation is dependent upon our ability to 'see'. (Whether by ordinary light or other forms of photons, e.g. X-rays).
So, there is no known answer to your question. All that can be said is that when distant objects are moving away from us at a speed close to the speed of light, we will find it harder and harder to see a little bit further. And so far, no barrier has been detected. Most scientists also agree that a detectable 'end' to the space of our universe will never be found.
One of the most popular ideas of the very latest attempts to make sense of our universe is known as "String Theory". Although it has many opponents it is a belief held in high regard by the British cosmologist Stephen Hawking, author of such books as "A Brief History of Time".
2006-10-12 09:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beyond Space has been everyone's biggest question! Our universe might be inside of an even greater universe that is similar to our own. Or our's is just one of zillions of other universes like solar systems and galaxies! There is definitely something outside our universe that had been very strong enough to make an atom turn into massive universe! So far to date, our universe is 156 billion light-years wide! Mind boggling!
2006-10-12 18:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Feckpot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing is beyond space. However, theoretically you can pass the matter contained within the universe and end up in a large void.
2006-10-12 14:47:38 · answer #3 · answered by OccamsTheory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More space
2006-10-12 14:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever you see above you,around you is space. so think for yourself,what is beyond space.
2006-10-13 08:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by genius sonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
different dimensions and parallel universes. To travel that far humans need to develop electro magnetic intergalactic fleet that can travel much faster than the speed of light. In my opinion humans need to explore the Milky Way galaxy. There are quite a few earth-like planets with advanced civilizations there.
2006-10-12 18:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by Nice man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no such thing as beyond space.
2006-10-12 20:47:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More space.
2006-10-12 14:33:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A very large, very strong cup of coffee, as traveling through the know universe can be very tiring.
2006-10-12 14:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by Grev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more space
2006-10-12 14:35:00 · answer #10 · answered by dogfaceboy626 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋