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Well, sweetheart, the fact that Mercury is so close to the Sun is what makes life hard for those poor astronomers. The Sun's blinding glare washes out little Mercury's faint light, making it a real pain in the neck to see. So, you better pack those shades if you're trying to sneak a peek at the elusive planet.
What else can I help you with?
What advantages would astronomers on the moon have over astronomers on the earth studying the universe?
There is no unnatural light to effect the astronomer and it is further away so you can see further.
Why can't the Hubble telescope see mercury?
The Hubble Space Telescope cannot see Mercury clearly because Mercury is too close to the Sun, making it difficult for Hubble to observe without damaging its instruments. Additionally, Mercury's small size and proximity to the bright glare of the Sun make it challenging to distinguish from the surrounding brightness.
What is the least brightest planet?
Venus Venus isn't a minor planet, the answer is Pallas I believe it is Vesta.
How did astronomers know Neptune existed before they could see it?
Astronomers knew that Neptune existed before they could see it because they observed that the other planets orbited the sun in a way that could only be explained if they were being influenced by the gravity of another object of such mass. So the astronomers contemplated that there must be another planet somewhere that was changing the orbits of other planets. That planet is today called Neptune.
What is the brightness of the planet mercury?
Approximately -2.6 to 5.7, "apparent magnitude". Mercury's brightness varies as it orbits the Sun. Mercury is difficult to see because it's so close to the Sun in the sky. So, its apparent magnitude is a bit misleading as a guide to ease of observation. (Also, remember that it is dangerous to look directly at the Sun. Astronomers have developed safe methods for observing things close to the Sun.)
Why do astronomers find it difficult to locate extrasolar planets with telescopes-?
Light from the stars they orbit makes it difficult to see them.
Why do you think it is hard for astronometers on earth to learn about mercury?
It is because Mercury is close to the Sun and that makes it difficult to see. I saw it at New Year 2015 but it had vanished a few days later.
Why is planet mercury so difficult to see?
Because its too far away.
Which planet would be difficult to see from earth?
Probably Mercury, since you would have to be looking in the direction of the Sun, the overwhelming glare of which makes it almost impossible to see anything else in that direction. Or, it could be Neptune. You can't see Neptune without a telescope.
Which planet would be most difficult to see from Earth?
Probably Mercury, since you would have to be looking in the direction of the Sun, the overwhelming glare of which makes it almost impossible to see anything else in that direction. Or, it could be Neptune. You can't see Neptune without a telescope.
Are there any satellites on mercury?
No, there are no natural or artificial satellites known to orbit Mercury. Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system, and its proximity to the Sun makes it less likely to have captured a moon compared to other planets.
Why do astronomers have a difficult time viewing black holes?
You cant see a black hole because the gravitational pull of it is so strong that not even light can escape from it. Astronomers find them through observing the space matter that they pull into them, not the hole itself.
Why is it so hard for astronemers to learn about mercury?
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, and MUCH closer to the SUN than the Earth so whenever we (astronomers or anyone from Earth) observe Mercury, we are looking almost directly at the Sun. Even when the Sun is not behind Mercury (from our perspective), we are still looking through all the light, radiation, and electromagnetic interference between the Earth and Mercury. This makes observing Mercury very hard, even with the latest in technology, because the interference is intense due to Mercury's close proximity to the Sun. The only way to get accurate readings (free from the Sun's interference) is to put a satellite in orbit around Mercury. This was finally accomplished in 2011 when the MESSENGER satellite began mapping the surface of Mercury.
Why do astronomers find it difficult to locate extrasolar planets with telescopes?
Planets are considerably smaller than their parent stars, also they emit no light and are very close to the star. With all this combined, separating between the two with a telescope is very difficult.
Are leprechauns reported in sightings?
There is no such thing as a leprechaun which makes them very difficult to see.
What makes sharing the road with motorcycle so dangerous?
they're difficult to see
Which planet is called the morning and evining star?
Depending on where it and the Earth are in their orbits, the planet Venus can be either the "morning star" or the "evening star". In ancient times, some astronomers used the term for the planet Mercury, but in our light-polluted era, Mercury is tough to see.
