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How are astronomers able to explore the layers of the sun below the photosphere?
Sunspots, prominences and flares are all manifestations of magnetic fields, and these are indicators of processes going on deeper within the Sun. Also, just as earthquakes can help geologists study the Earth's interior, so can "sun-quakes" provide info about the Sun's interior.
What scientist studies the function of the sun?
Astronomers study celestial bodies, helio astronomers specifically study suns.
How do you know what goes on under the surface of the Sun?
Astronomers create mathematical models that use the laws of physics, the Sun's observed composition and mass, and computers to predict internal conditions. By measuring Doppler shifts, we observe vibrations of the Sun's surface that are created deep within the Sun.
What observation about the sun's motion did early astronomers use to supportnthe geo centric theory?
Early astronomers observed that the sun appeared to move across the sky in a consistent pattern, rising in the east and setting in the west. This observation was used to support the geocentric theory, which posited that the Earth was at the center of the universe and that all celestial bodies revolved around it.
Is the interior of the sun like a giant furnace?
no
What is it about the Sun's corona that astronomers don't understand?
the corona is much hotter than the layers of the sun that are closer to the sun's interior
How do astronomers know that the Sun is located in a local bubble formed by a supernova?
There is no answer
How are astronomers able to explore the layers of the sun below the photosphere?
Sunspots, prominences and flares are all manifestations of magnetic fields, and these are indicators of processes going on deeper within the Sun. Also, just as earthquakes can help geologists study the Earth's interior, so can "sun-quakes" provide info about the Sun's interior.
How do astronomers know that the sun has a finite lifespan?
For a start, the Sun emits energy; the laws of Thermodynamics state that that can't go on forever. Beyond that, astronomers know quite a deal about what goes on in stars such as the Sun; specifically, hydrogen is converted to helium, in a process known as fusion. After a while (a few billion years in a star with the mass of our Sun), the star will run out of its fuel (the hydrogen). Helium can then be converted to heavier elements, but this doesn't last forever, either.
How do astronomers know the sun's surface rotates at different speeds?
Sunspots rotate at different speeds.
How long do astronomers estimate the sun will last before it begins to die?
Astronomers think the sun will die in 2012
How do astronomers know what condition exist inside the sun?
While it is difficult to know exactly what is going on inside the sun, scientists make educated guesses. They have radio and optical telescopes and other instruments monitoring the sun all the time.
What is used when astronomers measure the distance from the sun to the earth?
Parallax is the method that astronomers use to measure the distance from the sun to the earth.
What are the three interior of the sun?
stupis if i would know the answer i wouldn't even ask
How do astronomers know what conditions exist inside Sun?
While it is difficult to know exactly what is going on inside the sun, scientists make educated guesses. They have radio and optical telescopes and other instruments monitoring the sun all the time.
What branch of science is the study of the sun?
The specialists called solar astronomers or helio astronomers study the sun in the subject of helio astronomy.
What are the three interior parts of the sun?
stupis if i would know the answer i wouldn't even ask
