# 231: How big is space?

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Podcast: [Spacepod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spacepod-174342)
Published: 2026-02-01T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A question from Issac, age 4. Dr. Jeff Rich answers. For more on Dr. Rich's work, see episodes 14 , 81 , 118 , or 159 , or visit the Carnegie Observatories website . Find the pocket solar system instructions here .

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