A few words from Srimad Bhagavatam

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SB 5.21.1: Sukadeva Gosvami said: My dear King, I have thus far

described the diameter of the universe and its general characteristics,

according to the estimations of learned scholars.

 

SB 5.21.2: As a grain of wheat is divided into two parts and one can

estimate the size of the upper part by knowing that of the lower, so,

expert geographers instruct, one can understand the measurements of the

upper part of the universe by knowing those of the lower part. The sky

between the earthly sphere and heavenly sphere is called antariksha, or

outer space. It adjoins the top of the sphere of earth and the bottom

of that of heaven.

 

SB 5.21.3: In the midst of that region of outer space [antariksa] is

the most opulent sun, the king of all the planets that emanate heat,

such as the moon. By the influence of its radiation, the sun heats the

universe and maintains its proper order. It also gives light to help

all living entities see. While passing toward the north, toward the

south or through the equator, in accordance with the order of the

Supreme Personality of Godhead, it is said to move slowly, swiftly or

moderately. According to its movements in rising above, going beneath

or passing through the equator — and correspondingly coming in touch

with various signs of the zodiac, headed by Makara [Capricorn] — days

and nights are short, long or equal to one another.

 

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