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Because the universe as a whole is expanding, distant galaxies are moving away from us. As a result, electromagnetic waves emitted by those galaxies experience what is known as a red shift. Their wavelengths get longer.

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Why is spring one of the best seasons to observe distant galaxies?

Spring is a good season for observing distant galaxies because it offers clearer skies with less atmospheric turbulence compared to other seasons. This results in better visibility of faint objects, allowing astronomers to capture more detailed images of distant galaxies. Additionally, spring nights are longer and have darker skies, providing more observing time for studying these celestial objects.


How do you take pictures of other galaxies?

To take pictures of other galaxies, astronomers use telescopes equipped with sensitive cameras to capture light emitted by the distant galaxies. These telescopes are often placed in space or in remote locations to minimize interference from Earth's atmosphere and light pollution. The images captured are then processed and analyzed to study the properties and characteristics of the galaxies.


Scientists believe that the more distant galaxies formed?

Scientists believe that galaxies formed earlier in the universe's history, with the most distant galaxies being some of the first to have formed after the Big Bang. Studying these distant galaxies can provide insights into the early stages of galaxy formation and evolution.


The visible part of distant galaxies is the galaxies'?

The visible part of distant galaxies is the collection of stars, gas, and dust within the galaxy. These components emit light that reaches our telescopes, allowing us to observe and study the structure and properties of the galaxies.


How do astronomers determine the composition of distant celestial objects?

Spectroscopy is the systematic study of spectra and spectral lines. Spectral lines are used to provide evidence about the chemical composition of distant objects. So the answer to your question is through spectroscopy.. not spectrometry like the previous editor posted.

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How does a spectroscope enable astronomers to determine the characteristics of distant stars and galaxies?

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Based on the observed red shifts in the spectral lines of distant galaxies?

Astronomers conclude that the universe is expanding, because wavelengths are increasing.


The visible part of distant galaxies is the galaxies what?

The "nucleus".


Why is spring one of the best seasons to observe distant galaxies?

Spring is a good season for observing distant galaxies because it offers clearer skies with less atmospheric turbulence compared to other seasons. This results in better visibility of faint objects, allowing astronomers to capture more detailed images of distant galaxies. Additionally, spring nights are longer and have darker skies, providing more observing time for studying these celestial objects.


What destroyed the steady state theory?

Briefly, the Steady State theory assumes that the Universe looked the same in the past as it does now. Observations of distant galaxies showed that this is not the case - distant galaxies are quite different to the ones that are closer by. Note that if you look at distant galaxies, you are observing the past of the Universe, because of the time it takes light to get here. That evidence played a part, but it was the detection of the "cosmic microwave background radiation". That was what convinced most astronomers that the Big Bang Theory was correct.


The Doppler effect applies to light waves as well as sound waves. Astronomers use this to measure the motion of stars and galaxies. In 1929 Edwin Hubble discovered that light from distant galaxies was?

shifted to longer wavelengths, indicating that the galaxies were moving away from us. This observation led to the development of the theory of the expanding universe.


Why has the development of the telescope with better magnification helped astronomers to find out more about the universe?

It has allowed astronomers to find out more about the universe, creating clearer more detailed images, also allowing them to look further into the universe to see things such as distant galaxies, stars and planets.


Why the development of the telescope with better magnification has helped astronomers to find out more about the universe?

It has allowed astronomers to find out more about the universe, creating clearer more detailed images, also allowing them to look further into the universe to see things such as distant galaxies, stars and planets.


How do you take pictures of other galaxies?

To take pictures of other galaxies, astronomers use telescopes equipped with sensitive cameras to capture light emitted by the distant galaxies. These telescopes are often placed in space or in remote locations to minimize interference from Earth's atmosphere and light pollution. The images captured are then processed and analyzed to study the properties and characteristics of the galaxies.


Scientists believe that the more distant galaxies formed?

Scientists believe that galaxies formed earlier in the universe's history, with the most distant galaxies being some of the first to have formed after the Big Bang. Studying these distant galaxies can provide insights into the early stages of galaxy formation and evolution.


Why do scientist study the light coming from distant galaxies?

They study distant galaxies because they want to know whats out in other galaxies and how many planets it has


Why do scientists study distant galaxies to learn about galaxies?

Scientists study distant galaxies to understand the formation, evolution, and properties of galaxies over time. By observing galaxies that are far away, they can explore the universe at different epochs and gain insights into how galaxies have changed and evolved since the early universe. Studying distant galaxies also helps scientists refine theories about the laws of physics and the nature of the universe as a whole.