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Some stars are so far away will these sources of the light that reaches us will be the same?
Invariably not. Even our own Sun is about 8.3 minutes older than the light we see. So if the Sun suddenly exploded, we would not know for 8.3 minutes.
Likewise with the stars. Alpha Centauri A is 4.3 years older than the light we see, whereas Betelgeuse is 640 years older than the light we see. In fact Betelgeuse may have exploded 500 years ago, but we will have to wait another 140 year before we find out.
Some stars are so far away, that in all probability, they are no longer there, but we still see the light that they emitted eons ago.
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What are some natural and artificial source of lights?
Natural sources : sun, firefly Artificial sources: oil lamps, tube lights
When you look up at the stars are they really present at that place or are they somewhere else as the light from them reaches us in many light years?
They have move, but not necessarily by much. The stars that are visible to the naked eye are generally within a few hundred light years of Earth, and some are only a few light years away. So you see those stars as they were, at most, a few hundred years ago, which, to a star, is a very short time. During that time, the star's position relative to Earth will not have changed significantly. For a star to be millions of miles away as some claim they are. it would have to be in an entirely different galaxy. If you were to observe the Andromeda Galaxy through a telescope, you would see it as it was 2.5 million years ago. Since then, the stars in it will have moved, but most will still exist as most stars last for billions of years, not just millions.
How many planets does the sun's light reach?
The Sun's light reaches all of the planets in our Solar system. We see them only because they reflect some of the Sun's light.
What are some natural sources of ultraviolet light?
the source of ultra violet radiation are due to sunlights, cause by the thinning of ozone layer bcause of the chemical reactions cause by the chemicals from the lithosphere
What is the source of all light in the universe?
There are 2 ways to answer this question. A: I could bore you to death with a 20-page essay. B: I could simply say that every point in the universe is lighted by the nearest star. Some parts of space are desolate of stars, and so they are dark and without light.
What are some Sources of light energy?
The Sun, Stars, Light Bulbs, Fires, Fluorescent Lamps
What are some of sources of light?
Sun light Moon light Candle light Fire light Torch light Star light Morning light Electric light
What are some natural and artificial source of lights?
Natural sources : sun, firefly Artificial sources: oil lamps, tube lights
What are some everyday sources of light?
The sun, bio luminescent aquatic creatures found near the bottom of the ocean where little to no sunligh reaches.
What are common sources of light?
Some common sources of light are celestial light (stars/the sun), oil, gas, fire, and bioluminescent objects.
Why does some stars appear dimmer than others?
Stars appear dimmer than others due to factors such as distance from Earth, size, age, and intrinsic brightness. Stars that are farther away will appear dimmer, as less light reaches us. Similarly, smaller or older stars may be dimmer because they produce less light compared to younger, larger stars.
Why do we see stars that don't exist?
We see stars that no longer exist because the light from those stars takes time to reach us. Some stars may have burned out millions or even billions of years ago, but their light continues to travel through space until it reaches Earth. As a result, we observe them as they were in the past, not as they are in the present. This phenomenon highlights the vast distances in the universe and the finite speed of light.
What light sources are there in space?
Some light sources in space include stars (like our sun), galaxies, nebulae, and objects like black holes that emit radiation as they interact with surrounding matter. Additionally, phenomena such as supernovae and quasars can also produce intense bursts of light.
What are the source of light for all objects in space?
The primary source of light for objects in space is usually stars, which emit light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation through nuclear fusion in their cores. Some objects in space can also reflect light from nearby stars or other sources, contributing to their overall brightness.
Did some of the stars of the little dipper burn out?
No. It is a common misconception that the stars we see at night have burnt out by the time their light reaches us. In truth, all stars visible to the naked eye are within a few hundred light years of us. So we see those stars as they were, at most, a few hundred years ago. Such a time period is not even a blink of an eye in the life of a star.
Does every light source emit only one type of light, or can some light sources emit multiple types of light?
Some light sources can emit multiple types of light, such as white light sources that emit a combination of different colors.
What does some of the light that radiates from a star do?
Some of the light that radiates from a star travels through space, interacting with objects or being absorbed. Some of it reaches planets, where it can warm surfaces, support photosynthesis, or allow us to see the world around us.
