Olber's paradox states that the ____.
A) Universe must have a center, but not an edge
B) sky should be as bright as the surface of a star in all directions
C) Universe should have an edge, but not a center
D) Earth should be at the farthest point in the Universe from the big bang.
E) Universe is not infinite, but cannot have an edge or center

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Olber's paradox is the argument that if the universe is infinite, static, and filled uniformly with stars, then every line of sight should end on a star's surface, and the night sky should be as bright as the surface of a star. This paradox highlights the contradiction between the darkness of the night sky and the assumption of an infinite and eternal universe.

Olber's Paradox States That the ____