"However, it must be pointed out that when we see these galaxies what we actually "see" is something at a somewhat lesser distance. What we "see" is light from the far away object rather than the object itself."
Uhh...ya think? And how exactly do we see closer objects?? Do they physically jump inside of your eyeball and push on your brain? That's great of them to point out that when we see far away objects, we are in fact seeing light...thanks for the much needed clarification.