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Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Time Cloak with Charles Liu

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Exploring the Detection Limits of Light in the Universe

This chapter delves into the concept of light detection from distant objects in the universe, addressing the Olbers paradox and discussing the limit of human detection capabilities. It explores how light from various sources, including cosmic background radiation, undergoes spectral stretching due to the expanding universe, emphasizing the challenges and importance of detection thresholds.

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