“Space ‍ ‌‍ ‍‌ ‍ ‌‍ ‍‌ is big. Really big,” one could say with no exaggeration, as the vast distances between stars sometimes bring a surprise visitor less than a light-year away, making possible its ...

The vastness of space, often portrayed as a seemingly endless starry expanse, is both awe-inspiring and mysterious. One question that often comes to mind when observing the night sky is: Why is space ...