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I'm assuming you're referring to the cloudy substance in the sky. The substance you see is a combination of Stars and gas. Scientists refer to this as the "Galactic Plain." As far as what tools they use, they tend to use telescopes, probes, etc. However, you can visibly see the Galactic Plain from Earth on a clear night.
What else can I help you with?
What is the brightness of a star as you see it in the night sky is?
Apparent magnitude
How bright a star appears to be in the night sky depends on its actual brightness and its?
Distance from Earth.
Does an equinox make the sky very bright?
No, an equinox is when day and night are approximately the same length. It does not specifically affect the brightness of the sky.
Who were the first astronomers in the world?
Many people consider the first astronomers to be the first humans that ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what was really up there. So cavemen were probably the first astronomers.
What is a constellation to modern astronomers?
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.
What are night's candle in Romeo And Juliet?
"Night's candles" is a metaphor used by Juliet to describe the stars in the night sky. She is expressing her longing for Romeo and comparing his eyes to the brightness of the stars in the darkness of the night.
If Galileo used a telescope to investigate the night sky why did his fellow astronomers not use a telescope also?
At the time, using a telescope to observe the night sky was a new and controversial idea. Many astronomers were skeptical of Galileo's findings and methods, preferring to rely on traditional instruments and observations. Additionally, telescopes were expensive and not widely available, which may have limited their adoption among fellow astronomers.
What tool do you think helped astronomers study the sky is the most?
The telescope helps astronomers the most when studying the sky.
Do astronomers divide the sky into galaxies?
no, they divide the sky into constellations
How long has Venus been known and who discovered it?
Venus has been known to ancient civilizations since prehistoric times due to its brightness and visibility in the night sky. The first recorded observation of Venus was by Babylonian astronomers around the 17th century BCE.
Is Sirius brighter than Polaris?
As seen from Earth, yes, Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. In terms of actual brightness, no.
What is sirius A named after?
Sirius was named after the word 'blazing' which fits because it is the brightest star in the night sky AND twice the size and brightness
