Star explodes halfway across the universe

[Much Ado]

Here's an interesting scenario: Let's say there is, in fact, an "end" to the universe. We have the technology to make a space ship to reach that far (haha). Once reaching the end, would the space ship just, uh, stop? What could possibly be beyond the universe? Can one even answer these questions? Sheesh, mind boggling indeed.

"Keep sailing in one direction and you'll fall off the edge of the world."
"Err... but actually once I go past Japan I'll be heading back to the United States..."
"Bah, what is this nonsense? You're going East not West, you fool."

/Analogy

 

[Maui]

Nope. This would be the case only if our universe exists inside of a black hole.

(in response to GimmeSlack)

 

[GimmeSlack12]

Nope. This would be the case only if our universe exists inside of a black hole.

(in response to GimmeSlack)

I know its not fundamentally sound by me just 'saying' its correct. I'm looking for proof I know I saw an interview with Tyson Degrasse stating exactly what I've said (that was why I said it).

 

[Maui]

I know its not fundamentally sound by me just 'saying' its correct. I'm looking for proof I know I saw an interview with Tyson Degrasse stating exactly what I've said (that was why I said it).

Yep -- I think I know the quote you are talking about. But, note that I am not addressing whether the universe is finite or not, just whether you can answer that question simply by looking up from the surface of the Earth. Hawking's No Boundary Proposal answered this question, and the traditional thinking taught in most Astromony 101 texts is no longer favored.