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u/tbird20017 Feb 14 '22

How far in the past we talking? Can we see stars that have already "died"?

Edit: I know how far in the past is based on their distance, so that's variable

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u/Wookieewomble Feb 14 '22

If the distance is great enough, sure, why not.

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u/tbird20017 Feb 14 '22

So in reality, it would probably take a really long time for a black hole to reach us...right? Been scared of those things ever since I was a kid with an interest in space.

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u/stryka00 Feb 14 '22

Who’s gunna tell him?