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Why Isn’t There a “Big Hole” Where the Big Bang Started?

-- Randy | December 29, 2020

Diagram depicting the major milestones in the evolution of the Universe since the Big Bang

Question:

If the universe started with the big bang, why isn’t there a hole (i.e. nothing) in the center of the universe?

Thank you.

-- Randy

Answer:

I believe that your question has been answered before on this blog. If you search for “big bang” using the blog’s search function you will find several answered questions which address the distribution of matter as a result of the Big Bang. Most recently the answer to “A Question About the Center of the Big Bang” can provide some insight to your question.

-- Jeff Mangum

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