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

By Brian Jackson, Associate Professor of Astronomy, Boise State University

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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

People have been asking why space is dark despite being filled with stars for so long that this question has a…

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