tanning from the stars, affects from the UV rays of the stars
2007-04-26 05:18:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The intensity of light (whether UV or not) goes down as the square of the distance. Since the nearest star is about half a million times further away than the sun, the intensity of UV light will be about a quarter of a trillionth of that from the sun (this assumes the same type of star; not always a good assumption). This intensity is not enough to cause any measurable biological effects. Of course, if you were closer, you would have more effects.
2007-04-26 05:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by mathematician 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get enough exposure to them, sure. The only thing is a single day out in the sun will expose you to more UV than a lifetime of exposure to another star at our distance
Gene, down the list of answers, mentioned starscreen. check this out:
http://www.starcenterny.com/products.htm
2007-04-26 05:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by john 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stars are too far away. The sun is the only star that is close enough to harm you.
2007-04-26 05:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by true blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're much too far away. Otherwise someone would find a way to make money by selling star screen lotion and star glasses.
2007-04-26 06:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you would basically get sunburned. But only if you were as close to them as we are to the sun. There would be no difference.
2007-04-26 05:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by Shifter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋