In the Blink of an Eye: Space in an Instant

melodysheep・36 minutes read

In the blink of an eye, the universe undergoes a multitude of changes, from star formation to the production of energy by the sun. The text emphasizes the significance of moments like blinks and highlights the various cosmic phenomena that occur in a fraction of that time.

Insights

  • In the blink of an eye, vast cosmic events unfold, from stars being born and exploding to the sun burning tons of hydrogen and black holes emerging, showcasing the dynamic nature of the universe.
  • The text emphasizes the fleeting nature of human blinks, highlighting the vast range of blinks in a lifetime and prompting reflection on the significance of each blink, urging readers to consider the profound happenings occurring with each blink.

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Recent questions

  • How long is the average human blink?

    The average duration of a human blink is 0.25 seconds.

  • How many stars are born across the universe?

    15,000 stars will be born across the universe.

  • How much hydrogen will the sun burn in total?

    The sun will burn a total of 136,498,127 tons of hydrogen.

  • How far does light travel in kilometers?

    Light travels 54,635 kilometers.

  • What is the approximate number of blinks in a human lifetime?

    The approximate number of blinks in a human lifetime ranges from 279,731,646 to 650,000,000.

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Summary

00:00

"Universe in a Blink: Cosmic Events"

  • The average duration of a human blink is 0.25 seconds.
  • In the blink of an eye, a lot can happen across the universe.
  • 15,000 stars will be born across the universe.
  • 300 stars will explode across the universe.
  • Rogue planets will form.
  • The sun will burn varying tons of hydrogen, starting from 0 and increasing incrementally.
  • The sun will burn a total of 123,640,237 tons of hydrogen.

01:08

Sun's Hydrogen Burning and Energy Production

  • The sun will burn 124,926,026 tons of hydrogen
  • The sun will burn 126,211,815 tons of hydrogen
  • The sun will burn 127,497,604 tons of hydrogen
  • The sun will burn 128,783,393 tons of hydrogen
  • The sun will burn 130,069,182 tons of hydrogen
  • The sun will burn 131,354,971 tons of hydrogen
  • The sun will burn 132,640,760 tons of hydrogen
  • The sun will burn 133,926,549 tons of hydrogen
  • The sun will burn 135,212,338 tons of hydrogen
  • The sun will burn 136,498,127 tons of hydrogen
  • The sun will produce 536,871,508,379,888,268,156,425
  • The sun will produce 1,073,743,016,759,776,536,312,850
  • The sun will produce 1,610,614,525,139,664,804,469,275
  • The sun will produce 2,147,486,033,519,553,072,625,700
  • The sun will produce 2,684,357,541,899,441,340,782,125
  • The sun will produce 3,221,229,050,279,329,608,938,550
  • The sun will produce 3,758,100,558,659,217,877,094,975
  • The sun will produce 4,294,972,067,039,106,145,251,400
  • The sun will produce 4,831,843,575,418,994,413,407,825
  • The sun will produce 5,368,715,083,798,882,681,564,250
  • The sun will produce 5,905,586,592,178,770,949,720,675

01:13

"Explosive Energy: Universe's Expansion and Galaxies' Travel"

  • The energy produced is 96,100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 joules
  • Black holes will be born
  • The universe will expand
  • The universe will expand by 527,250 kilometers
  • Our galaxy will travel 250 kilometers
  • The Andromeda galaxy will get closer by 0 to 52 kilometers
  • Light will travel from 0 to 52,405 kilometers

02:20

"Light's Journey: 52,628 - 54,635 Kilometers"

  • Light travels 52,628 kilometers
  • Light travels 52,851 kilometers
  • Light travels 53,074 kilometers
  • Light travels 53,297 kilometers
  • Light travels 53,520 kilometers
  • Light travels 53,743 kilometers
  • Light travels 53,966 kilometers
  • Light travels 54,189 kilometers
  • Light travels 54,412 kilometers
  • Light travels 54,635 kilometers

02:32

"Counting blinks: 279,731,646 to 650,000,000"

  • The approximate number of blinks in a human lifetime ranges from 279,731,646 to 650,000,000.
  • The number of blinks increases incrementally from 279,731,646 to 650,000,000.
  • Each subsequent number represents an increase in the total number of blinks in a human lifetime.
  • The progression of blinks goes from 279,731,646 to 650,000,000.
  • The final reminder is to "Think next time you blink."
  • The text was handcrafted by melodysheep.
  • The captionist for the text is Ernest Jackinn.

02:51

"Hand Crafted" video credits contributors and creators.

  • The video "Hand Crafted" by melodysheep acknowledges and thanks individuals like Franck Marchis, Avi Loeb, Juan Benet, Morrison Waud, Rowdy Jansen, Tim Stupak, and Patreon supporters for their contributions. Visuals, music, and sound are credited to John D. Boswell, with additional visuals from Tim Stupak, ArtGrid, and Film Supply. Contact information for melodysheep is provided through their website, Twitter, and Instagram handles.
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