There is a boundry layer between us and deep space.

NASA Voyager Craft Discover Magnetic 'Bubbles' At Solar System's Edge




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Pretty interesting stuff, but I thought that Star Trek was talking about the edge of the galaxy, not the solar system. Of course, if there's a boundary between the sun and the space between the stars within our galaxy, there's very possibly a boundary between the galaxy and deep space.

Oop's I think you are right. Even the original series was about the edge of the galaxy having a barrier.


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Of course the problem with ST was that it was visible, so we'd be able to see it ourselves if there was.



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It was visible on the viewscreen, but IIRC the viewscreen's image was a composite of different wavelengths. Interstellar space wouldn't have much in the way of visible light to see by, after all, even if intensified like in a night vision scope.

NH2112 wins the ultimate geek post contest for the night.

Hehe, love it!!

Neat video.
I had never thought about how often Spock used the word Fascinating.


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I know, it's....fascinating.