1. The Distance:
* The Milky Way is roughly 100,000 light-years across.
* Our Sun is located about 26,000 light-years from the galactic center.
* Therefore, the furthest edge of the Milky Way from our Sun is approximately 100,000 light-years / 2 + 26,000 light-years = 76,000 light-years.
2. Light's Speed:
* Light travels at a speed of approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (approximately 186,282 miles per second).
3. Time Calculation:
* 1 light-year is the distance light travels in one year.
* Therefore, it would take light 76,000 years to travel from the Sun to the edge of the Milky Way.
Important Note: This is a simplified calculation. The Milky Way's shape is not perfectly symmetrical, and the actual distance to the edge might vary slightly depending on the exact direction considered.
