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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Expanse</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/expanse.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/1-6.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/expanse.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Expanse</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/expanding_the_mission.htm" title="Expanding the Mission">◄</a> Expanse <a href="/topical/e/expanse_of_the_sky.htm" title="Expanse of the Sky">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "expanse" is a translation of the Hebrew word "raqia" (רָקִיעַ), which appears in the creation narrative of Genesis. It is a significant concept in the biblical account of the universe's formation, particularly in the context of the second day of creation.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/genesis/1-6.htm">Genesis 1:6-8</a> :</b> "And God said, 'Let there be an expanse between the waters, to separate the waters from the waters.' So God made the expanse and separated the waters beneath it from the waters above. And it was so. God called the expanse 'sky.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day."<br><br> In this passage, the expanse is described as a firmament created by God to divide the waters. It is identified with the sky, serving as a boundary between the waters above and the waters below. This division is part of the ordered structure God imposes on the cosmos.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/genesis/1-14.htm">Genesis 1:14-17</a> :</b> "And God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark the seasons and days and years, and let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.' And it was so. God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set these lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth."<br><br> Here, the expanse is the domain where God places the celestial bodies—the sun, moon, and stars. These serve not only to illuminate the earth but also to mark time and seasons, reflecting the order and purpose inherent in God's creation.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The concept of the expanse underscores the biblical theme of divine order and separation. By creating the expanse, God establishes a structured universe, distinguishing between different realms and elements. This act of separation is a recurring motif in the creation narrative, highlighting God's sovereignty and intentionality in the design of the world.<br><br>The expanse also serves as a testament to God's power and majesty. The heavens, often associated with the expanse, declare the glory of God (<a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>). The placement of the sun, moon, and stars within the expanse further emphasizes God's authority over time and the natural order.<br><br><b>Interpretations and Perspectives:</b><br><br>Throughout history, interpretations of the expanse have varied. Some early Jewish and Christian commentators viewed the expanse as a solid dome or firmament, reflecting ancient cosmological understandings. In contrast, modern interpretations often align the expanse with the atmosphere or the vastness of space.<br><br>Despite differing interpretations, the expanse remains a central element in the biblical portrayal of creation, symbolizing the ordered and purposeful nature of God's work. It invites believers to reflect on the majesty of the Creator and the intricate design of the universe.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A vast, wide, continuous area, as the expanse of the plains; extent of space or body; especially, the arch of the sky.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) To expand.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5561.htm"><span class="l">5561. chora -- a space, place, land</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Feminine of a derivative of the base of chasma through the idea of empty <b>expanse</b>;<br> room, ie A space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5561.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7549.htm"><span class="l">7549. raqia -- an extended surface, <b>expanse</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 7548, 7549. raqia. 7550 . an extended surface, <b>expanse</b>. Transliteration: raqia<br> Phonetic Spelling: (raw-kee'-ah) Short Definition: <b>expanse</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7549.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7338.htm"><span class="l">7338. rachab -- breadth, broad <b>expanse</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 7337, 7338. rachab. 7339 . breadth, broad <b>expanse</b>. Transliteration: rachab<br> Phonetic Spelling: (rakh'-ab) Short Definition: place. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7338.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7341.htm"><span class="l">7341. rochab -- breadth, width</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from rachab Definition breadth, width NASB Word Usage breadth (4), depth<br> (1), <b>expanse</b> (1), thick (1), thickness (3), wide (27), width (62). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7341.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/chapter_i_the_oration_to-day_is.htm"><span class="l">The Oration. To-Day is the Festival of Our Great Emperor: and we <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The vast <b>expanse</b> of heaven, like an azure veil, is interposed between those without,<br> and those who inhabit his royal mansions: while round this <b>expanse</b> the sun <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter i the oration to-day is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/orr/food_for_the_lambs_or_helps_for_young_christians/introduction.htm"><span class="l">Introduction.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> In the early days of their voyage all was peaceful. They looked out over the broad<br> <b>expanse</b> and saw only calm, contented waters, and hope beamed bright. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../orr/food for the lambs or helps for young christians/introduction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/have_ye_not_hast_thou.htm"><span class="l">'Have Ye Not? Hast Thou Not?'</span></a> <br><b>...</b> spreading them out as a tent to dwell in.' As easily as travellers set up their<br> tents when the day's march is done, did He stretch the great <b>expanse</b> above the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/have ye not hast thou.htm</font><p><a href="/library/plotinus/the_six_enneads/first_tractate_5.htm"><span class="l">First Tractate.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> As the rays of the sun throwing their brilliance upon a lowering cloud make it gleam<br> all gold, so the soul entering the material <b>expanse</b> of the heavens has <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/plotinus/the six enneads/first tractate 5.htm</font><p><a href="/library/plotinus/the_six_enneads/eighth_tractate_why_distant_objects.htm"><span class="l">Eighth Tractate. Why Distant Objects Appear Small.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Of course we cannot take in the entire hemisphere at one glance; the eye<br> directed to it could not cover so vast an <b>expanse</b>. But <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../plotinus/the six enneads/eighth tractate why distant objects.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/chapter_vi_and_god_himself.htm"><span class="l">And God Himself, as an Earnest of Future Reward...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> up the brilliancy of the morning star, the changing splendor of the moon, and the<br> glorious companies of the starry host, and has arrayed the <b>expanse</b> of heaven <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter vi and god himself.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/on_the_priesthood/homily_xi_thanksgiving_to_god.htm"><span class="l">Thanksgiving to God for Deliverance from the Evils Expected Owing <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> able to make an eye so beautiful, as to astonish all who behold it, and to implant<br> in it such power, that it can at once survey the high aerial <b>expanse</b>, and by <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xi thanksgiving to god.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/chapter_xxix_the_miraculous_feeding.htm"><span class="l">The Miraculous Feeding of the Five Thousand</span></a> <br><b>...</b> river enters the Lake. About a mile further, on that wide <b>expanse</b> of grass,<br> would be the scene of the great miracle. In short, the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xxix the miraculous feeding.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_29_1883/earnest_expostulation.htm"><span class="l">Earnest Expostulation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> for that indirect, essay-like preaching which is as the sheet lightning of summer,<br> dazzling for the moment, and flaming over a broad <b>expanse</b>, but altogether <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 29 1883/earnest expostulation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/eucherius/the_formulae_of_st_eucherius_of_lyons/book_viii_on_the_various.htm"><span class="l">Book viii. On the Various Meanings of Words and Names</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [John14:6; Ps.118(119):26 Vulgate]. Broad places are an <b>expanse</b> of seductive vices;<br> in the gospel: the way that leads to destruction has a wide, roomy door. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../eucherius/the formulae of st eucherius of lyons/book viii on the various.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/expanse.htm"><span class="l"><b>Expanse</b> (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) A vast, wide, continuous area, as the <b>expanse</b> of the plains; extent of space<br> or body; especially, the arch of the sky. <b>...</b><b>Expanse</b> (18 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/expanse.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/below.htm"><span class="l">Below (52 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 1:7 God made the <b>expanse</b>, and divided the waters which were under the <b>expanse</b><br> from the waters which were above the <b>expanse</b>; and it was so. (See NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/below.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/separateth.htm"><span class="l">Separateth (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 1:7 And God maketh the <b>expanse</b>, and it separateth between the waters which<br> 'are' under the <b>expanse</b>, and the waters which 'are' above the <b>expanse</b>: and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/separateth.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/separated.htm"><span class="l">Separated (97 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 1:7 And God maketh the <b>expanse</b>, and it separateth between the waters which<br> 'are' under the <b>expanse</b>, and the waters which 'are' above the <b>expanse</b>: and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/separated.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/waters.htm"><span class="l">Waters (386 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 1:6 God said, "Let there be an <b>expanse</b> in the middle of the waters, and<br> let it divide the waters from the waters." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/waters.htm - 42k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cosmological.htm"><span class="l">Cosmological</span></a><br><b>...</b> It is true that the Hebrews had no idea of our modern Copernican astronomy, and<br> thought of the earth as a flat surface, surmounted by a vast <b>expanse</b> of heaven <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cosmological.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/divided.htm"><span class="l">Divided (102 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 1:7 God made the <b>expanse</b>, and divided the waters which were under the <b>expanse</b><br> from the waters which were above the <b>expanse</b>; and it was so. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/divided.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/maketh.htm"><span class="l">Maketh (399 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 1:7 And God maketh the <b>expanse</b>, and it separateth between the waters which<br> 'are' under the <b>expanse</b>, and the waters which 'are' above the <b>expanse</b>: and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/maketh.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/luminaries.htm"><span class="l">Luminaries (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 1:14 And God saith, 'Let luminaries be in the <b>expanse</b> of the heavens, to<br> make a separation between the day and the night, then they have been for signs <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/luminaries.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/resembling.htm"><span class="l">Resembling (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 1:26 Above the <b>expanse</b> that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne,<br> as the appearance of a sapphire stone; and on the likeness of the throne <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/resembling.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/firmament-Bible.html">What was the firmament in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/light-first-sun-fourth.html">How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/canopy-theory.html">What is the canopy theory? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/expanse.htm">Expanse: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Expanse (18 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/1-6.htm">Genesis 1:6</a></span><br />God said, "Let there be an <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> in the middle of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters."<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/1-7.htm">Genesis 1:7</a></span><br />God made the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span>, and divided the waters which were under the expanse from the waters which were above the expanse; and it was so.<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/1-8.htm">Genesis 1:8</a></span><br />God called the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> "sky." There was evening and there was morning, a second day.<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/1-14.htm">Genesis 1:14</a></span><br />God said, "Let there be lights in the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> of sky to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years;<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/1-15.htm">Genesis 1:15</a></span><br />and let them be for lights in the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> of sky to give light on the earth;" and it was so. <br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/1-17.htm">Genesis 1:17</a></span><br />God set them in the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> of sky to give light to the earth,<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/1-20.htm">Genesis 1:20</a></span><br />God said, "Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> of sky."<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/37-10.htm">Job 37:10</a></span><br />By the breath of God, ice is given, and the breadth of the waters is frozen.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/37-18.htm">Job 37:18</a></span><br />Thou hast made an <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> with Him For the clouds -- strong as a hard mirror! <br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/38-18.htm">Job 38:18</a></span><br />Have you comprehended the earth in its breadth? Declare, if you know it all.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Psalms 19:1</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. The heavens declare the glory of God. The <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> shows his handiwork. <br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/150-1.htm">Psalms 150:1</a></span><br />Praise ye Jah! Praise ye God in His holy place, Praise Him in the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> of His strength.<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/1-22.htm">Ezekiel 1:22</a></span><br />Over the head of the living creature there was the likeness of an <span class="boldtext">expanse</span>, like the awesome crystal to look on, stretched forth over their heads above.<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/1-23.htm">Ezekiel 1:23</a></span><br />Under the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> were their wings straight, the one toward the other: each one had two which covered on this side, and every one had two which covered on that side, their bodies.<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/1-25.htm">Ezekiel 1:25</a></span><br />There was a voice above the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> that was over their heads: when they stood, they let down their wings.<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26</a></span><br />Above the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone; and on the likeness of the throne was a likeness as the appearance of a man on it above.<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1</a></span><br />Then I looked, and see, in the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span> that was over the head of the cherubim there appeared above them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne.<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a></span><br />Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the <span class="boldtext">expanse</span>; and those who turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever. <br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/expanse.htm">Expanse</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/expanse.htm">Expanse (18 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/expect.htm">Expect (20 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mountain.htm">Mountain (298 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/desert.htm">Desert (322 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mount.htm">Mount (311 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hill.htm">Hill (217 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/deluge.htm">Deluge (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/noah.htm">Noah (55 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/expanding_the_mission.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Expanding the Mission"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Expanding the Mission" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/expanse_of_the_sky.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Expanse of the Sky"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Expanse of the Sky" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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