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Regulus, a star in the constellation Leo, is known for its brightness and is one of the brightest stars in the night sky. It emits light continuously, but its light is not associated with a specific year since it has been shining for millions of years. The light we see from Regulus today actually left the star about 77 years ago, as it is located approximately 77 light-years away from Earth. Thus, the light we observe now originated from Regulus around 1946.
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What is the actual amount of light a star gives off?
It is actually absolute magnitude, opposed to apparent magnitude which is how much light stars appear to give off.
What type of energy does a flashlight give off?
A flashlight gives off light energy, which is a form of electromagnetic radiation. The light energy is created when the flashlight's batteries produce electrical energy that powers the light bulb or LED to emit light.
How do you see things that don't give out their own light?
We see objects that don't give out their own light by reflecting light from another source, such as the sun or artificial lighting. Our eyes detect the light that is reflected off these objects, allowing us to see them.
What metals would give off red orange and yellow light when they have excited atoms?
Methane when added to iron creates a super strong metal that reflects yellow and orange Methane is found in flagulents and iron is the main element in metal
How to calculate one light year?
You measure distance. The earth orbits the sun. The orbit has a radius of 93 million miles and a diameter of 186 million miles. At both sides of the orbit, a telescope measures the angle between the earth and a star. Astronomers then use Trigonometry to calculate the distance between the earth and the star. They have the diameter of 186 million miles and two angles. After they calculate the distance, they know the distance of a particular star. Since people tend to get lost looking at a page full of zeroes, they divide the giant number by another giant number, the distance light travels in a year. They were able to find the distance to a few Cepheid variables. They discovered their brightness varies with their distance. For stars beyond the distance they can measure using trigonometry, they use nearby Cepheid variables.
Which year did regulus give off light you see when look at the star today?
Regulus or Alpha Leonis is approximately 77 light years away. Light reaching Earth in 2010 would have left Regulus in 1933.
When did Regulus first give off light?
Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo, first began emitting light when it formed from the gravitational collapse of gas and dust approximately 250 million years ago. It continues to shine brightly due to the nuclear fusion reactions happening in its core.
Does Uranus give off light?
yes it does give off light
What does give off light mean?
The phrase 'give off light' means to have a lot of light.
Does Neptune or its moons give off light?
Planets and Moons only reflect light, they do not 'give off light'.
What light rose give?
A rose does not give off light
What bodies in your Galaxy give off or reflect light?
The stars give off light
What gas do plants give off in the light?
Plants give off oxygen gas in the light.
What planet does not gives off its own light?
Planets dont give off light therefore all planets dont give off its own light
What is a round sphere that doesn't give off light of its own?
A Planet does not give off light of its own.
What energy does the infrared light give off?
Infrared light doesn't "give off" energy; in this case, it IS the energy.
What are things that give off light?
light worms
