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Old 09-11-2009, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AdrianF View Post
I have a question for the experts
If at the beginning the universe was expanding at faster than the speed of light and an event eg a supernova happened and the light radiated at the speed of light wouldn't the light from the supernova appear to stand still until the expansion slowed to less than the speed of light?
Or is it a relative thing?

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I'd answer your question, but right now, my brain feels like mush (just finished an exam), so hopefully Steven (sjastro) or someone else with a fresh mind can answer it soon...however, it is a relative thing (the answer)
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