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Since light has a finite speed how does it influence our observations of distant stars and galaxies?
The finite speed of light means that when we observe distant stars and galaxies, we are seeing them as they were in the past, not as they are currently. For example, light from a star that is 10 light-years away takes 10 years to reach us, so we see it as it was 10 years ago. This delay allows astronomers to study the history of the universe and understand its evolution, but it also means that our observations are inherently limited by the distance light has traveled. Consequently, the farther away an object is, the older the information we receive about it.
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What are the best indications that the universe is expanding?
One of the best indications that the universe is expanding is the redshift of light from distant galaxies, which shows that they are moving away from us. Another indication is the cosmic microwave background radiation, which is consistent with an expanding universe. Additionally, observations of the distribution of galaxies and the large-scale structure of the universe support the idea of expansion.
Why is the night sky dark?
The night sky is dark because the light from distant stars and galaxies is not enough to illuminate the entire sky. This phenomenon is known as Olbers' Paradox, which suggests that the universe is not infinite and has a finite age.
If the universe is infinite then why are there a finite amount of galaxies?
It is not yet certain what size the Universe is, not even approximately - but it is probably not infinite. If you have seen an estimate about the number of galaxies in the Universe, it probably referred to the OBSERVABLE Universe, which is definitely not infinite.
What type of connection is used to connect a modem to a distant computer and stays connected for a finite period of time?
Dial Up
What evidence is there that the universe was different in the past?
We observe the universe with our various telescopes. Since light travels at a finite speed, it takes time for any light to travel from an object (say, a galaxy), to your telescope. Therefore, for any distant object, you are not seeing the object as it appears now, but as it appeared when the light left it.For very distant objects this can be billions of years, and further back in time you look, the more different the universe appears. Beyond about 13 billion years, there are no galaxies, for example.
Is the number of asteroids over 0.5 miles?
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Is every subset of a finite set is a finite?
prove that every subset of a finite set is a finite set?
Why is the universe really big?
According to the most-current theories and observations, there is no finite limit to the size of the Universe. Measurements seem to indicate that "space itself" has expanded at an incredible rate since the Big Bang (which left behind a 'microwave background' of detectable radiation). This expansion was still carrying stars and galaxies away from each other when their light headed toward Earth a few hundred million years ago. (see link)
Is the universe really big?
According to the most-current theories and observations, there is no finite limit to the size of the Universe. Measurements seem to indicate that "space itself" has expanded at an incredible rate since the Big Bang (which left behind a 'microwave background' of detectable radiation). This expansion was still carrying stars and galaxies away from each other when their light headed toward Earth a few hundred million years ago. (see link)
Use finite in a sentence?
There are a finite number of apartments. Finite numbers may be large or small. There are a finite number of states. The number of molds in my fridge is not exactly finite.
Is star is finite or infinite?
It is finite.
The velocity of light was first measured by?
The velocity of light was first measured by Ole Rømer, a Danish astronomer, in 1676. He used observations of the moons of Jupiter to deduce the finite speed of light.
