does space end?

Answer 1

theories say that it doesn't end

Answer 2

Whether space ever ends is a hard question. There is a limit to the space that we can see, because if there is stuff beyond 15 - 20 billion light years (the age of the Universe) the light from there hasn't reached us yet. So we don't know.
If you are talking outer space, which I assume you are, we don't know yet. Scientists have not reached that far using telescopes and such to find if space does truly have an end. But if you think about it, space is a void of nothingness, no air, no gravity, just... well, space. So in order for space to end, there would have to be something at the end to fill in the nothingness that makes what we call "Space." So logically, the answer would be no, but that is not a definite.

Answer 3

The word 'end' is intriguing because there is no observable evidence to support that everything has an ending or indeed a beginning in the manner in which you framed the question. Is it a question wondering about finality?

The question of finality, of a point where something 'ends', like a vanishing point, is a symptom of despair that we don't know who we are and why we are here. We speculate and theorise for milleniums but the question remains unanswered.

Tragically, consciousness of a vast space, triggering a strong sense that eternity could be a reality, makes our short visit to this 'space' seem so insignificant and almost meaningless. Imagining some kind of logical beginning and end to our temporary experience of the universe we attempt to resolve the dilemma of not knowing by using the language of 'closure'; of finding a believable paranthesis within which it is feasible to construct a meaningful raison d'etre. Being able to believe that the universe is as finite as our short lives brings a degree of comfort that we are not missing out on something impermanent when we die. Death in eternity is like life in a split second - a consciousness that there's more to this than what meets the eye and teases the brain.

Your question sounds like 'is there more?' 'I am safe in an enclosure, please tell me what the boundary is?'

The word 'end' is all the more intriguing if you believe it signifies that 'nothing' exists beyond it. Ask yourself what is meant by 'end' and why is it necessary to have an 'end'. Then read Jesus' words about eternal life. You'll get your answer.

Answer 4

The simple answer is, predictably, we don't know. However there are some interesting theories about the matter. Einstein considered the possibility of a 'finite yet unbounded' universe. This is a weird concept but a simple analogy can be found when we consider the earth. Imagine a true two dimesional being living on the surface of the earth. Although to us three dimensional beings the earth is obviously curved, to the two dimensional being the earth would still appear locally flat. The two dimensional surface then has a finite size (or area) but it is unbounded in the sense that no edge or boundary exists, due to the curvature of the surface. This can be extended to our universe which has three spatial dimensions. It could be that the topology of the universe means that the universe has a finite volume but is not bounded (a ray of light travelling in one direction would eventually return). The question of the curvature of the universe is deeply linked with Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and Riemann's differential geometry, and as such is a very complex issue. Hope this helps

Answer 5

The only thing we know for certain is that we are here now. As the universe appears to be expanding into 'nothing'. By working backward we can assume that at one point there was a beginning. Surely what was before the beginning is also what is at the 'end' of the universe? Probably the most plausible explanation is that a divine force used pure energy to design and create an 'evolving' universe or universes, according to the rules of science which he laid down originally. We did not invent mathematical rules and scientific laws - they were already there waiting to be discovered! Who or what created them? A divine energy with no mass would not need to exist in time. With no time you have no beginning and no end. I suggest that this is what exists outside our universe or, if you prefer, at the end of space. Maybe we are not capable of understanding everything in our universe but that does not stop us from pondering about what is outside it - I wonder why? Could we be programmed to think 'outside the box' or maybe a little bit of what is outside the universe is actually inside each of us!

Answer 6

As a christian I don't believe in the big bang theory. Although I do believe that space does end and the universe is expanding. You might ask what is outside "space" I believe it is hyper space. I'm very sorry that I'm not very thorough but this person may be able to help you. I'm not trying to make you believe what I do I just hope it answers your question.

Answer 7

Wanna hear a trippy theory? Some physicists believe that space-time just bends around the edge of the universe.
Just think about it for a minute.
The space-time continuum just warps and curves, and the universe is just one big Spherical area of time and space, and all time and space justs ends.
WOW! I just blew my mind, I need to sit down.
Oh.... wait a minute, scratch that, I am.

Answer 8

thats a hard question to ponder its given me many headaches over the years. im sure i has to end somewhere and whatsat the end? a wall maybe? but if there is a wall at the end of space whats on the other side? these are questions that just cannot be answered sorry

Answer 9

It depend on your way of thinking of it. If it ends there may be something outside. Then you may have lots of spaces, an endless crowd of them.
Or shall we say space is endless. But this is against the theory of big bang. If that is true, then there is an outer border of space that can be calculated.

Answer 10

There is a theory that suggests the we are in one of countless universes, with countless other laws of physics, so our space would end, as you entered the next universe.

Answer 11

there are theories that say it ends, there are others that say it doesn't. there are people who believe (something completely different) it doesn't, others do.... No one truly knows. It's one of those questions all scientists (actually everyone in the world) have always wanted to know, they love the uncertainty because the more there is, the more they can have fun trying to find the answer!