Is Space Finite?

Conventional wisdom says the universe is infinite, but it could be finite, merely giving the illusion of infinity. Astronomers are looking for patterns in the star field that could signal a finite volume for space.

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Published in:Scientific American 1999-04, Vol.280 (4), p.90-97
Main Authors: Luminet, Jean-Pierre, Starkman, Glenn D., Weeks, Jeffrey R.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Astrophysics
Earth
Euclidean geometry
Euclidean space
Galaxies
Geometric shapes
Geometry
Microwaves
Octagons
Topological spaces
Topology
Universe
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Summary:Conventional wisdom says the universe is infinite, but it could be finite, merely giving the illusion of infinity. Astronomers are looking for patterns in the star field that could signal a finite volume for space.
ISSN:0036-8733
1946-7087
DOI:10.1038/scientificamerican0499-90