The Invisible Distance Between Solar Systems Is Worse Than You Think
Close your eyes and let your mind drift into the impossible emptiness between stars. A gentle journey into the invisible distance between solar systems, a void so vast it defies comprehension. Our nearest neighbor, Alpha Centauri, lies 4.3 light-years away—over 40 trillion kilometers of near-perfect vacuum. The interstellar medium is filled with gas, dust, and cosmic radiation that poses a constant threat to any traveler. The energy required for propulsion is staggering, and any journey would take decades or even generations. Let the quiet enormity of this cosmic distance carry you into a…
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