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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.
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Did astronomers believe that the sun was part of earth?
No.
Why do astronomers use special filters to look at the sun?
Astronomers use special filters to observe the sun because the sun emits high-intensity light that can damage the eyes and sensitive equipment. These filters help to reduce the brightness of the sun and allow astronomers to safely study its features, such as sunspots and solar flares.
How do astronomers observe the sun at different wavelengths?
Cus they is BOSS
Who did aristarchus influence?
Aristarchus of Samos influenced later astronomers by proposing a heliocentric model of the universe, where the Sun, not the Earth, was at the center. His ideas laid the foundation for the work of astronomers like Copernicus and Galileo.
Why do we know that the sun is a typical star?
We know the Sun is a typical star because it exhibits many of the same characteristics as other stars in our galaxy, such as its size, composition, and life cycle stage. By studying other stars, astronomers can compare them to the Sun and see that it shares many common traits with other stars.
How do astronomers know that the Sun is located in a local bubble formed by a supernova?
There is no answer
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.
Is sunshine limitless?
No. 1) the sun puts out a finite amount of energy. 2) the sun has a finite life-time. (about another 5 billion years).
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.
Did astronomers believe that the sun was part of earth?
No.
How do astronomers know what goes on in the interior of the Sun?
Astronomers study the Sun's interior using a technique called helioseismology, which involves observing the Sun's surface vibrations caused by sound waves bouncing around inside. By analyzing these vibrations, scientists can infer properties such as temperature, density, and flow patterns in the Sun's interior. Additionally, theoretical models based on known physical laws and properties help astronomers understand the processes occurring within the Sun.
How long have astronomers been trying to find out what the sun orbits?
For two or three hundred years, astronomers have had a fair idea the the Sun is not the center of the Universe.
Why can astronomers predict eclipses?
Astronomers can predict eclipses because they understand the movements of the Earth, Moon, and Sun in space. By tracking their positions and orbits, astronomers can calculate when the Moon will pass in front of the Sun (solar eclipse) or when the Earth will pass between the Sun and the Moon (lunar eclipse). This knowledge allows astronomers to forecast eclipses with accuracy.
