American Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2016

  • Olbers’ Paradox Resolved for the Infinite Nonexpanding Universe

    Conrad Ranzan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 1-14
    Received: Nov. 05, 2015
    Accepted: Dec. 16, 2015
    Published: Dec. 30, 2015
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    Abstract: The conventional argument holds that the night sky is dark because the universe is expanding and the lifespan of stars is limited. Expansion weakens the light and star deaths reduce the number of light sources. Ultimately there will be no new formation of stars. However, the conventional resolution of Olbers’ Paradox is no longer tenable. It turns ... Show More