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Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?

  • Written by Brian Jackson, Associate Professor of Astronomy, Boise State University
imageThis age old question has been dubbed Olbers' paradox.John Moore via Getty Images Newsimage

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Why is space so dark despite all of the stars in the universe? – Nikhil, age 15, New Delhi

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