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Recent scientific advancements have launched the world firmly into the space age. But who among the learned at this time is able to tell what the final concept of the earth and its relationship to the universe will be?
By revelation, Joseph Smith received information concerning the creation and redemption of worlds. To Brigham young and others he explained many ideas pertaining to "the formation of the planetary system." Reporting a discourse to the Saints, he said: "I...gave some instructions in the mysteries of the kingdom of God; such as the history of the planets, Abraham's writings upon the planetary systems, etc." After visiting the Prophet, a traveler wrote that "from his conversation one might suppose him as well acquainted with other worlds as this."