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Because none of us live long enough. Even a few centuries of observation is not enough to notice the movement of most stars. In fact, there is only one star for which any movement might be noticed over the course of a very long life; Barnard's Star, sometimes called the "runaway star".
Barnard's Star is unique not only in that it is quite close to our Sun, as interstellar distances go, but it is moving much faster than most other stars.
What else can I help you with?
What would you use to observe the stars?
To observe the stars, you would use a telescope.
What is a scientist who maps the fixed stars?
An astronomer is a scientist who specializes in mapping and studying the fixed stars in the universe. They use telescopes and various instruments to observe and collect data on the positions, movements, and characteristics of stars to better understand the cosmos.
How did people study stars 200 years ago?
People studied stars 200 years ago primarily through the use of telescopes equipped with lenses and mirrors to observe and analyze the positions, movements, and characteristics of stars. They also relied on manual calculations and observations to track the movements of stars in the night sky over time. Astronomy was a combination of observation, mathematics, and theory to understand the nature of stars.
What instrument was used during the Age of Exploration to observe stars?
At the Age of Exploration they used telescope to observe stars.
Are we looking at the past when we observe stars?
Yes, when we observe stars, we are looking at the past because the light from stars takes time to travel to Earth, so we see them as they were in the past.
Can you show us the asteroid belt?
If you get the opportunity to observe through a large telescope then you may be able to see some of the larger asteroids in the belt. However this takes time, over a few nights as one mist observe the asteroids moving against the background of fixed stars. Usually astronomer use photographs to observe these movements.
What happens when the stars align?
It is impossible to happen. nothing is impossible
What are people who study constellations called?
Either Astronomers OR Astrologers - depending on what they are studying.
Who are the scientists who study stars?
Scientists who study stars are known as astrophysicists or astronomers. Astrophysicists focus on understanding the physical properties, processes, and evolution of stars, while astronomers may also study their positions, movements, and interactions in the universe. They utilize telescopes and other instruments to observe stellar phenomena and often work in research institutions or universities.
Compare the apparent motion of star to the actual motion of stars?
The actual motion of stars is very hard to see because stars are very far away.
Why did people observe stars during the 1600's?
They were there, above their head most nights - they could not help but observe them.
Galileo developed what to better observe the stars and plantes?
telescope
