[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Void
https://www.zmescience.com/space/the-local-void-mapped-04322...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_6503
Two tiny dwarf galaxies are in the process of leaving the Local Void due to the attraction of the galaxies surrounding it:
https://www.space.com/33748-dwarf-galaxies-escape-cosmic-voi...
Paints a bleak picture of a civilization in this situation. Great book though.
Thanks !
The universe will expand so much that civilizations into the VERY distant future will not be able to see other stars and galaxies, and will have no way to know that there's more out there.
It's quite sad actually.