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A nice question to be thought about. Actually we cannot see the light passing in free space. While we look at the sunlight coming through a hole at home it becomes possible only when we have dust particles on its way. So in freespace as we don't have such particles we cannot see the light passing near by. Only when light falls on our retina we are able to sense it. Otherwise we cannot.
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How far can hubble telescope see into space?
The Hubble Space Telescope can see out to a distance of several billions of light-years.
Is Antarctica the only thing on Earth seen from space?
No, Antarctica is not the only place that has been seen from space by astronauts. It has been said that one can clearly see the Great Wall of China from space. Also there are certain places on earth that are clearly seen from space because of it's certain type of peculiarity. It is said that the beam of light from the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas can be seen from space.
Can Green Lasers Be Seen from space?
Most lasers can be seen, and yes a green laser beam can be seen in space. But some lasers are really strong so we can't see them.
How are you able to see things in space that do not give off light?
because light is reflected off stars
Would you find light in space?
Yes. See sunlight as a prime example.
Why can't you see the beam of light when you shine a flashlight?
You can only see a beam of light if there are particles around it. So say there was a man standing under a street light, and the world around him was foggy, you could then see the beam of light coming from the street light. And its the same principal with any luminous object. If there's no particle around, then you can't see the beam of light.
Why can you see a light from a laser beam?
If you see the beam, you are seeing the scattered light being reflected off particles in the air. Any light you actually see is no longer laser light, assuming you have sense enough not to look at it directly.
Why can you see things outside a beam of light?
scattering
How does a prism reflects colors?
Because of the refraction of the room and the light
How can you see a beam of light from a lazer?
you can see the beam a lazer by shining the lazer at a wall with the lights turned off then spraying something of a mist over the lazer beam.
What paths do light waves travel in?
Light waves travel in Straight Lines, but when a light beam passes close to a massive object, then the light beam will be deflected by the Gravity Well of that body. Otherwise known as the Curvature of Space-Time.
Is it true that the light you see is called visable light?
By definition, the word "visible" means something you can see. Beware: you cannot see a light ray or beam or photon as it whizzes past you. You only see those rays that enter your eye. In a dusty atmosphere you might say you can see a light beam, but what you see is that part which is scattered into your eyes.
How do you detect a laser beam?
You can see light rays with dust, flour, etc. If you turn on a flashlight, you can drop dust right where the light travels to actually see that beam of light. The same thing happens with red laser beams.
What is bending light?
Water will bend a beam of light. Try this put a stright pincil in a glass of water. The pencil is still stright but looks bent. The water is bending the beam of light.
What is a detection beam on a microscope?
A detection beam on a microscope is a beam of high energy light. The beam allows individuals to see clearly and in more detail the substance or object under the microscope.
What is convergent beam?
a type of light, from a beam of light
How do you see a spectrum?
Project a beam of white [complete] light through a prism.
