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Can Earth-based telescopes see all large features of the Moon's surface?
No, they cannot. Only a little over 50% of the moon's surface can be observed from earth, and observations must be made over a period of about 15 years in order to observe the maximum amount of surface.
Why are telescopes observations better on the moon than on earth?
Observations from Earth-based telescopes are obscured by the atmosphere.
What are visible objects in the sky?
Visible objects in the sky include the Sun, Moon, stars, planets, satellites, meteors, and the International Space Station (ISS). Telescopes or binoculars can make some objects like planets and clusters of stars easier to see.
What is a lunar astronomer?
A lunar astronomer is a scientist who studies the Moon and its astronomical phenomena, such as its geology, surface features, and movements. They may use telescopes, spacecraft data, or conduct experiments to better understand the Moon's properties and behavior.
Explosion takes place on the moon will it be seen?
An explosion on the moon would not be visible from Earth without specialized equipment like powerful telescopes. The moon is over 380,000 km away from Earth, so the explosion would be too small and distant to be seen with the naked eye.
How did scientists know about the features or moon?
Because they have had astronauts there, and they can see it through telescopes very well.
Can Earth-based telescopes see all large features of the Moon's surface?
No, they cannot. Only a little over 50% of the moon's surface can be observed from earth, and observations must be made over a period of about 15 years in order to observe the maximum amount of surface.
What does selenographer study?
Selenography is the study of the surface and physical features of the Moon. Historically, the principal concern of selenographists was the mapping and naming of the lunar maria, craters, mountain ranges, and other various features.
Why are telescopes observations better on the moon than on earth?
Observations from Earth-based telescopes are obscured by the atmosphere.
How can you detect the moon?
you look in the sky or use telescopes
What is a lunar astronomer?
A lunar astronomer is a scientist who studies the Moon and its astronomical phenomena, such as its geology, surface features, and movements. They may use telescopes, spacecraft data, or conduct experiments to better understand the Moon's properties and behavior.
What are visible objects in the sky?
Visible objects in the sky include the Sun, Moon, stars, planets, satellites, meteors, and the International Space Station (ISS). Telescopes or binoculars can make some objects like planets and clusters of stars easier to see.
When a new moon is visible?
The new moon is visible once a month when the moon is blocked by the Earth's shadow
What can you see on the surface of the moon not looking through a telescope?
On the surface of the moon, you can see various features such as craters, mountains, plains, and dark areas known as maria. These features are visible to the naked eye, without the need for a telescope.
Does the moon have 8 phases?
There are 8 "named" phases of the Moon, representing the portion of its sunlit surface that is visible from Earth. (Whether the progression is from right to left, or left to right, depends on whether you are north or south of the Equator) New moon (Not visible or very barely visible) Waxing Crescent moon (1-49% visible) First Quarter moon (50% visible) Waxing gibbous moon (51-99% visible) Full Moon (Fully visible) Waning gibbous Moon (51-99% visible, opposite side of face from Waxing) Last Quarter Moon (50% visible, opposite half from that visible on First Quarter) Waning Crescent Moon (1-49% visible)
Who was the youngest person to travel to the moon?
The moon's son, Pablo
Was neil Armstrong the youngest astronaut?
No, Neil Armstrong was not the youngest astronaut. The youngest person to fly in space was Gherman Titov from Russia, who was 25 years old when he flew in space in 1961. Armstrong was 38 when he became the first person to walk on the moon in 1969.
