How far can I (one) see?

How far can I (one) see?

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Dibble

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241 months

Monday 1st December 2014
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I've just let the idiot dog out in the garden for a whizz.

It's a clear night and I can "see" many constellations - Orion's Belt is the one that is most obviously visible. So can I actually "see" billions of miles? If I can't actually see these billions of miles, how come I can see so many stars/constellations?