Astronomy & Space - December 2006

Why is this considered a distance measurement and not a time measurement?

2006-12-11 12:28:00 · 8 answers · asked by mely 3

If so, when will this happen next?

2006-12-11 12:24:54 · 9 answers · asked by Polo 7

2006-12-11 12:18:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

According to the Drake Equation, maybe, but according to you?

2006-12-11 12:17:13 · 3 answers · asked by cooper243 2

Please include Dwarf planets. They're important too!

2006-12-11 12:15:02 · 3 answers · asked by archie321 1

Why is it more likely that a search for extra-terrestrial planets would end up discovering a planet that is Jupiter-like in size?

2006-12-11 12:06:04 · 3 answers · asked by hunnk33 1

Both stars are the same color. The nearer star is known to have a radius 3 times that of our sun. How many times the sun's radius is the farther star?

2006-12-11 12:03:29 · 5 answers · asked by hunnk33 1

2006-12-11 11:28:35 · 7 answers · asked by James C 1

2006-12-11 11:23:44 · 6 answers · asked by Shadow 1

How long does it take from when the shuttle leave the ground to when it reaches orbit. Also, How long from the ground to reach the ISS?

2006-12-11 11:23:36 · 1 answers · asked by Paul M 2

T or F...elliptical galaxies are more common than spiral galaxies?

2006-12-11 10:44:39 · 7 answers · asked by brian k 1

on that note...what planet do astronomers think has the best chance of harboring primitive life forms?

2006-12-11 10:33:36 · 12 answers · asked by brian k 1

would you see a new star if you use a powerful telescope, but the light has not yet reached the Earth?

2006-12-11 10:26:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay. Can someone answer these questions for me? I need to be able to understand it, not just have a definition.
1. Why are there more visible craters on the moon than on the earth?
2. Why did more crators form 4-5 billion years ago?
3. How can you tell where the sun is relative to a picture of the moon?

Thanks a lot! Really helps. Been having trouble with this. ><

2006-12-11 10:25:41 · 8 answers · asked by Accidental x Love 2

So far, the most accepted theory of the beginnings of the universe is the "big bang theory". if the big bang were true, then it means that everything in the universe began or started all at the same time.... then how is it that some stars are older than others, plus the supernova and black holes?

2006-12-11 10:19:48 · 5 answers · asked by beruto 2

Why does Earth have Oxygen and planets such as Jupiter or Mars do not?? We all came form star material, so why do we have different elements in our atmospheres? Any help please? Thanks!!

2006-12-11 10:15:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cost to start, and average to maintain per year.

2006-12-11 09:58:31 · 3 answers · asked by tjcsonofallnations 3

2006-12-11 09:36:58 · 9 answers · asked by jody t 1

2006-12-11 09:23:50 · 11 answers · asked by jody t 1

2006-12-11 09:22:58 · 28 answers · asked by jody t 1

They say you leave your body to travel to exotic places.

2006-12-11 08:51:14 · 10 answers · asked by Jacks036 5

2006-12-11 08:32:38 · 6 answers · asked by Diadem 4

2006-12-11 08:18:41 · 13 answers · asked by Teacups 2

Looking through historical records of the quasar 3C49, which is at a distance of 150 Mpc, you discover that it underwent a brightening beginning in 1959 and lasting for 11 years before fading back to its original brightness. At its maximum brightness, it was 70 times brighter than it is normally.

What is the largest possible size of the region that underwent the outburst? Express your answer in light years:

2006-12-11 07:42:52 · 4 answers · asked by ledikun 1

2006-12-11 07:38:09 · 4 answers · asked by IshotJR 2

2006-12-11 07:15:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-11 06:39:58 · 13 answers · asked by carlozone17 1

2006-12-11 06:07:27 · 12 answers · asked by Angela W 1

2006-12-11 05:41:14 · 8 answers · asked by Paradise 1

2006-12-11 05:39:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous