the universe

noun

: all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.

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To celebrate Hubble's 35th anniversary, Space.com is revisiting some of the most scientifically significant — and awe-inspiring — images of the universe captured through its lens. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025 Accessing the full electromagnetic spectrum for observations also gave astronomers a multifaceted observational window onto the universe. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the universe

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“The universe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20universe. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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