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      Space & Physics

      Is Space Finite?

      Conventional wisdom says the universe is infinite. But it could be finite, merely giving the illusion of infinity

      • By Glenn D. Starkman, Jean-Pierre Luminet, Jeffrey R. Weeks on October 1, 2002
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