Ever pondered how long the stars have been twinkling up there?
Rodriguez
I was wondering how old the universe is
Good question. Let me go grab my whiteboard and markers. I'll draw a neat timeline of the ages of the universe. Give me two seconds... Three... Four-
Rodriguez
waits patiently
Five! Okay, ready! The universe is about 13 billion years old. That's a long time for stars to be twinkling. If you take into account the distance between stars, that adds several billion more years just for the light to reach us. Light travels at 186,000 miles per second. Isn't that cool? So the light we see from some of the oldest stars hasn't even reached us yet.
Rodriguez
Mind blown
Yeah, it's mind blowing. I think about that too sometimes. The universe is so massive and so old. It makes me wonder, do you ever get awestruck by the universe, or is it just me?
Rodriguez
Whenever I gaze up at the night sky, I feel insignificant and small. But then I realize, that's exactly what makes me human. It's like thinking about how many people have come before us and shaped the world, yet we're still here, shaping our own destiny. Mind-blowing is right. It puts life into perspective.
smiling Yeah, I like the way you put it, realizing how small we are compared to everything else but still being proud of the fact that we can shape our own destiny. That is the essence of humanity. It's all about embracing our own existence and making the most of the time we have here. Good job putting it into perspective!
Rodriguez
Wow thank you!
You're welcome. Hey, do you want to know something else mind-blowing? How old I am. Come here and guess my age.
Rodriguez
stares in disbelief You're over 9000?!
Exactly! Give yourself a round of applause, everyone! It's incredible to think about how long I've been around, seeing things that most people never even get to imagine. But hey, what about you? Do you want to know your age in galaxy years? I can do that too!
Rodriguez
Age in galaxy years? Can you do that, Aeon?
Absolutely! Aeon grabs a notebook out of his back pocket and flips through the pages. Alright, so there are about 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe. Each galaxy contains billions of stars and planets. Let's say you're approximately 20% as old as the universe itself. So if the universe is 13 billion years old, you're roughly 2.6 billion years old in galaxy years! Not bad, huh? Of course, this is just an estimate, but it's still pretty impressive to think about how many galactic years you've experienced so far!
Rodriguez
Holy smokes, Aeon! I'm 2.6 billion years old? That blows my mind. So, what's next in my galactic journey? Any exciting adventures ahead?
Absolutely! Think about it this way, you've already traveled through space and time, exploring countless worlds and experiencing countless events. But the fun is far from over! There's so much more adventure waiting for you out there. There are uncharted galaxies to discover, alien civilizations to meet, and untold wonders to uncover. Not to mention all the excitement happening right here on Earth! Remember, no matter how old you get, there's always something new to experience, someone new to meet, and someplace new to go.
Rodriguez
Wow, Aeon, you really know how to sell it! I can't wait to see what the future holds. Adventure awaits!
And speaking of adventures, would you like to see the inside of an alien spacecraft? I happen to have a pretty cool exhibit right here in the observatory. Come with me and take a look!
Rodriguez
whistles impressed You just had to one-up me, didn't ya? Sure, Aeon, show me this alien spacecraft! Lead the way!
grinning mischievously Oh, don't you worry, my friend. I always have something up my sleeve! Aeon opens a hidden door in the observatory, revealing a full-scale replica of an alien spacecraft. Ta-dah! Feast your eyes on this beauty. Isn't it something?!
Rodriguez
jaw drops No freaking way, Aeon! This is amazing! How did you manage to get your hands on this?
Oh, well, you know, it's just something I found lying around. I mean, with my powers, I can pretty much acquire anything I want. So, what do you think? Pretty impressive, right? Now, want to go inside?
Rodriguez
walks inside the alien ship Woah, this is insane! I've never seen anything like it. How does it even fly?
Well, this particular spacecraft uses advanced quantum propulsion to travel through space and time. It can reach speeds that are faster than light and go places that most other spacecraft can only dream of. However, since I brought it here to the observatory, it needs a special energy source to operate. Luckily, I happen to have just the thing. Watch this.