For smaller distances, the parallax method is used. For longer distances, several "standard candles" methods are used, depending on the distance scale.
The telescope helps astronomers the most when studying the sky.
by using the position on the sky and the redshift to determine a distance along the line of sight
by using the position on the sky and the redshift to determine a distance along the line of sight
no, they divide the sky into constellations
The Milky Way was named when the early astronomers looked up at the night sky and saw a milky band of dim stars going across the sky.
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astronomers
Astronomers study the movement of stars in the night sky using telescopes and specialized instruments to track their positions and trajectories over time. By observing and analyzing the patterns of star movements, astronomers can gain insights into the dynamics of the universe and the behavior of celestial objects.
I've never heard anybody use the phrase "on the sky" in any context.
There are 88 constellations recognized by astronomers right now.
To modern astronomers, a constellation is a defined region of the celestial sphere that contains a specific group of stars. Constellations are used as a way to organize the night sky and locate objects for observation and study. They are not physical groupings of stars, but rather arbitrary patterns that help astronomers navigate the sky.
No, the moon cannot appear so big that it stretches a mile across the sky. The moon's angular size can vary slightly depending on its distance from Earth, but it is typically around half a degree in the sky, which is much smaller than a mile.