Geometry of the Universe

This image shows the different potential geometries of the Universe. The Universe could be curved in various ways, yet it looks remarkably flat. Inflation explains why any curvature would quickly get ironed out. This artist's impression shows a flat, a saddle-shaped and a spherical universe.

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ESO/L. Calcada

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