Astronomy & Space - December 2007

what is a star made from, stars in the sky

2007-12-27 00:52:26 · 9 answers · asked by D 1

2007-12-27 00:40:12 · 11 answers · asked by goutham r 1

It's about 5:30 am here. I see it in the eastern sky.

2007-12-27 00:34:04 · 4 answers · asked by Maple Sugar 4

as per the Q, what do you think?

2007-12-26 22:00:53 · 20 answers · asked by scubaspud 1

2007-12-26 21:45:05 · 26 answers · asked by zsq 1

From Wikipedia:

"The most precise estimate of the universe's age is 13.7±0.2 billion years old..."

and,

"...space itself appears to have expanded. This expansion accounts for how Earth-bound scientists can observe the light from a galaxy 40 billion light years away, even if that light has traveled for only 13.7 billion years; the very space between them has expanded. This expansion is consistent with the observation that the light from distant galaxies has been redshifted; the photons emitted have been stretched to longer wavelengths and lower frequency during their journey."

I always thought light was red-shifted because the source was moving away from us. If space itself is expanding, causing light waves to expand, then wouldn't our observational tool also expand, negating any observable difference? How do they know that space is expanding, rather than the object moving away? This is the first time I've seen this, can anyone clarify?

2007-12-26 21:44:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

So, who knows if there is any intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe? But, is it possible that some intelligent beings somewhere at some point in the past built intelligent robots that can live forever, that may visit us at some point, or may have already visited us? It seems possible.

2007-12-26 20:29:47 · 12 answers · asked by sunny-d alright! 5

2007-12-26 20:25:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a dream that I was walking around on Saturn's rings. The funny thing was that I was able to see all the solar system. I could see all the stars in the universe. I had no problem breathing. The one planet I remember clearly seeing was Jupiter.

2007-12-26 20:08:25 · 10 answers · asked by sweetmexicanshorty 1

2007-12-26 20:07:21 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

DO YOU ALREADY NO ,THAT SOMETHING GOOD OR BAD WILL HAPPEN TO YOU IN THE NEW YEAR its good ,,!!! how about you ,

2007-12-26 18:05:50 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6

I know others have asked similar questions but I would prefer a straight and easy to understand answer. (True and honest too.. I dont want anyone talkin about Kermit the frog or somethin.)

2007-12-26 16:31:11 · 10 answers · asked by Deniece of Course 1

Von Braun was the head of Apollo project, Von Karmen was one of the founder of JPL, CIT professor.

2007-12-26 16:08:53 · 2 answers · asked by chanljkk 7

I read in a book about them that tells they exist in meteorites. I can't understand it's explanation so whta are they? In a simple language...

2007-12-26 16:07:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If that one is too tough for you - let's start with "which came first, the chicken or the egg?"

Happy New Year!

2007-12-26 16:06:54 · 6 answers · asked by ron9baseball 3

It's the part that isn't illuminated. Don't say "Dark side of the moon" or anything stupid. Does it have a real name?

2007-12-26 15:48:11 · 3 answers · asked by My Name Doesn't Fit Here 4

I don't know a lot about physics (it may be evident) but the idea of a parallel universe fascinates me. I don't necessarily believe in it, but it's a great idea. But I was wondering, if by some chance one (or more) does exist, would it be possible for there to be intelligent life in it?

2007-12-26 14:58:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What decade would you choose and why?

2007-12-26 14:46:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

activities that can many people can be part of. please help me

2007-12-26 14:33:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there really aliens from other planets?

2007-12-26 14:31:41 · 13 answers · asked by Michelle B 1

I'm gonna go with Jim Lovell and John Young.
Have I missed anyone?

2007-12-26 14:05:03 · 2 answers · asked by Robert K 5

I've seen films where its been suggested that we are not alone in the universe. It was said that a cover-up has been going on for years, and I was wondering what you think.

2007-12-26 13:45:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

on probes to explore mars when we can go back to the moon
and build a base on it

2007-12-26 13:33:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anthony S 1

2007-12-26 13:12:07 · 12 answers · asked by Mike M 1

just nothing in the way..zero gravity, no atmosphere and such and such

2007-12-26 13:01:40 · 15 answers · asked by Agranban Illiosiois 2

i believe that aliens exist and that there is life somewhere other than on this planet..i would like to know what others think about this...

2007-12-26 12:21:02 · 27 answers · asked by ale 2

I heard the sun burns an inch in diameter every minute but that doesn't make much sense to me.

2007-12-26 12:06:22 · 10 answers · asked by Nicholas G 3

in an effort to keep out 3rd tier ETs who do horrible things like experimenting with our bodies like just so many lab rats?

2007-12-26 11:20:12 · 6 answers · asked by stale mate 3

Is there even a center of the Universe?

2007-12-26 09:41:49 · 10 answers · asked by Nikki 1

2007-12-26 09:41:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous