Flags

If a flag is to be flown at night it must be illuminated. Light that projects upward from below the flag contributes to the increasing problem of light pollution.

Downward lighting of the flag is the preferred method of flag illumination. Several companies offer down lighting for flag poles.

The star on the Chilean flag represents honor and progress. It symbolizes the guidance and progress that the country aims to achieve in its development and prosperity.

The flag of the United States was the first one placed on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

The biggest star on the national flag of China represents the Communist Party of China. It is surrounded by four smaller stars, which symbolize the four social classes of Chinese society uniting under the leadership of the Communist Party.

I think the name gives the game away! Southern hemisphere

However it can be seen as far North as +20o

Some people believe dreams have meaning, others do not. Dreams are generally just the effect of your brain remaining active as you sleep. In this case, it really does not mean anything other than you were probably thinking about god at some point in the day.

There are only two flags on the moon: the United States of America and Princeton University.

You're supposed to take your American flag down at dusk and put it back up at dawn. If you are unable to take your American flag down, you need to illuminate it either with lighting on the ground shining up or you can now get solar-powered lights you can attach to a flagpole to light it when the sun goes down.

I know of one website that sells them called Flag Expressions. They have solar ones too.

No, stars are massive balls of gas and plasma that are incredibly hot and located millions of miles away in space. It is not possible to stand on a star as you would be incinerated instantly due to the extreme temperatures.

Distinct dark lines against a bright background of colors typically represent high contrast which can create a strong visual impact and draw the viewer's attention. They can also create a sense of depth and definition within the composition.

There are six flags on the moon.

Apollo 11's flag is on Mare Tranquillitatis

Apollo 12's flag is on Oceanus Procellarum

Apollo 14's flag is on Frau Mauro

Apollo 15's flag in in the Hadley-Apennines

Apollo 16's flag is on Descartes

Apollo 17's flag is on Taurus-Littrow

None of these flags are visible by even the best telescopes available due to limitations of resolution.

No, placing the US flag on the Moon was a symbolic gesture to mark the achievement of the Apollo missions. The Moon is considered international territory under the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits any country from claiming sovereignty over celestial bodies.

The large golden star represents the leadership of the Communist Party of China. The four smaller stars represent the people of china: the workers, the peasants, the bourgeoisie and the patriotic capitalists.

http://www.chinaorbit.com/china-culture/china-flag.html

On the Moon, there is no atmosphere to create wind currents, so a flag would not wave or flutter like it does on Earth. When the Apollo missions planted flags on the Moon, they had a horizontal rod along the top to hold the flag out so it wouldn't just hang down like a curtain.

The thirteen stars denote Georgia's position as one of the thirteen original colonies.

Yes, this phenomenon, known as an afterimage, supports the opponent-process theory of color vision, which posits that color perception is based on pairs of opposites (such as red-green and blue-yellow). Staring at a green shape fatigues the green receptors in the eyes, causing a temporary overstimulation of red receptors and resulting in the perception of a red afterimage.

No, the flag on the moon did not fall when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took off. There is no atmosphere on the moon, so there was no wind to cause the flag to fall. However, the momentum from the astronauts handling the flag may have caused it to swing back and forth.

What does the red background on switzerland flag means

the stars on the us flag represent the 50 states

A country's flag is not supposed to fly after dark because it is bad luck for the country and the people representing the country! So it is considered poor flag etiquette. At any rate, you wouldn't be able to see it.

Space represents the vast, seemingly infinite expanse that contains all celestial bodies like stars, planets, and galaxies. It symbolizes the unknown, exploration, and the mysteries of the universe beyond Earth. It also serves as the backdrop for scientific research and technological advancements.

The three stars in Alpha Chi Omega represent the values of friendship, leadership, and learning. These are core principles that guide the members of the sorority in their personal development and interactions with others.

There are 50 stars on the US flag, each representing one of the 50 states in the United States.

The flag you are describing belongs to Turkey, a predominantly Muslim country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The red background symbolizes the blood shed for the country's independence, while the white crescent moon and star are symbols of Islam.

The state flag that features a bear, the Big Dipper, and an anchor is the state flag of California. It is a unique flag that showcases various symbols representing the state's history and culture.