2006-11-29 16:25:20 · 11 answers · asked by Play Her 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Distant galaxies....
Globular star clusters...
Open star clusters...
Nebulae...
Variable stars...
2006-11-29 16:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Besides stars & planets"?!?! Stars & planets, and nebulae, and the occasional nova, or meteor shower, or the odd comet or two are just a few of the reasons to look through a telescope.
You are peering at the past, the light you're seeing left that star thousands of years ago, and it's only just reaching us now. For all we know, that particular star might not even exist, and we'll probably never know until a long time from now.
For a little perspective on that, think about this. Our sun is approximately 93 million miles away, if our sun were to go out, at the speed light travels, it would take about 8 minutes for us to find out. Now just imagine all the other worlds out there whose stars may have gone out, they're all gone, but we're still here to look upon what has gone on before us.
And maybe what I just said is total garbage, but I just had to say it after I read your question.
2006-11-29 16:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by lyoskowitz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have never seen a globular cluster, or a nebula such as the Ring or Orions nebula you should at least go to a local astronomy club meeting. Pictures are nice but in my opinion can't compare to seeing these items for yourself. The planets often are very interesting and the moon can be studied for hours. You will need dark Sky to see some of the deep sky objects such as numerous galaxies that can be viewed with a moderate armature telescope. Orion.com has descipitions of what each telescope can be expected to see.
2006-11-29 17:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by kevin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are formed by gravity but what triggered that formation? There is an infinite regression towards the cause of something and the origin of the prime cause is God. That's the essential thing about God - he is the origin of the prime cause. We don't say he is the only cause (Well at least not muslims. Christians maybe, no offence) but he is the origin of the prime cause. As far as the machine analogy, it sounds as if you're referring to the anthropomorphism that exists in some religions such as Hinduism which I don't deem true. Peace.
2016-05-23 04:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comet, meteor, asteroid, galaxies, nebulas (if your own a good telescope) and moons.
2006-11-30 01:27:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lai Yu Zeng 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can see other solar systems and comets you can see the geographical features of a planet and the weather of those planets.
2006-11-29 16:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by DAVID D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Globular clusters are especially nice to look at. There are several that can be seen with binoculars.
2006-11-29 17:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by grotereber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moon is quite beautiful.
Comets (once in a while.)
The sun (if you want to burn your eyes out.)
Your next door neighbor (if you are a voyeur.)
2006-11-29 16:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a comet or meteor if any are around. high flying planes too
2006-11-29 16:27:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can see everything.You will be able to see what you're neighbour is doing if you want to.
2006-11-29 16:47:42 · answer #10 · answered by Shaniqua 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋