2006-08-03 10:56:32 · 15 answers · asked by T C 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
you can see them on clear evenings they move quite quickly and vary in brightness some can be very bright
2006-08-03 11:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by g8bvl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
David the Vi is probably young or uneducated; As his answer reveals. I have observed man made satellites with the naked eye. You need clear skies, no light pollution such as street lights, and observation skills. A satellite will be in appearance like a star but moves very quickly across the field of vision. A star will appear to be still for long periods. A star also glitters. A planet or satellite does not. The word satellite has been hijacked to mean a man made object that orbits the Earth to provide us with information. The Moon is a satellite of the Earth, just as Phobos is a satellite of Mars. So yes they are visible.
2006-08-03 18:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by wizard prang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dish is the satellite no it is in space. Good telescope maybe.OR
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2006-08-03 18:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. they look like a shooting star, only you cansee them for a few minutes, instead of a few tenths of a second. Do not confuse them with airplanes, though. The difference between airplanes and satellites is that airplanes will blink, where as satellites will not. I have seen lots of them, just looking at the sky for a few minutes, but I also live in the country. Rule of thumb, if u can c stars, you can c satellites. Hope that helped!
2006-08-03 18:32:18 · answer #4 · answered by tyedye92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Los Angeles not likely due to atmospheric pollution, but perfectly possible in west coasts of Wales, Ireland, England, Scotland, Iceland and Scandinavia.
2006-08-03 18:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by stratmanreturns 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was eight I could see them with the naked eye, because they look just like a star that is slowly moving. My vision is only 20/20 with glasses now and have never noticed that since.So.........Yes to your question.
2006-08-03 18:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by Kris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - try looking for them at night. We are in darkness but
most satellites will be in sunlight. It will be a light spot that
is moving. Nightfall is the best time.
2006-08-03 18:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can on a clear night, they look just like a star but if you look hard enough you will see them move.Ive seen them many times.
2006-08-03 18:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by michelle f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've seen with the unaided eye. But you have be somewhere away from the city light pollution, you'll never see them from your backyard.
2006-08-03 18:01:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes at nightime on a clear night.
2006-08-03 19:50:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋