2007-10-16 08:30:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yep.. In fact the UV rays are much stronger in space because the atmosphere is not protecting you.
Not to mention if you were sun bathing without a space suit on, you would instantly turn to ice crystals. So a little sun burn is the least of your problems.
2007-10-16 08:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, anywhere a stars (SUN) ultraviolet rays reach an object with enough strength one could easily get a sunburn. No matter whether sitting on Mars, Moon or floating freely in space. More on the comment about "Can't see their faces through their helmet visors. This is because the visors are made of a reflective material, kind of like "mirror shades," That MATERIAL is actually real GOLD!
2007-10-16 15:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Scott L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. If you watch videos of astronauts doing a space walk (or old pictures of the Apollo astronauts on the moon), you will notice that you can't see their faces through their helmet visors. This is because the visors are made of a reflective material, kind of like "mirror shades," to keep out the UV radiation from the sun. If those visors were made of transparent material, the astronauts' faces would quickly get sunburned.
2007-10-16 15:45:34 · answer #3 · answered by RickB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In space you will get sun burnt the same way as you do on Earth, if you are of equivalent distance and presuming you are able to cover your skin in space.
In addition to that and due to the lack of Ozone (O3), the amount of radiation you will be receiving from the Sun can and will be fatal.
2007-10-16 15:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by Sebastian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without protection of an atmosphere or some kind of artificial protective shield, the radiation of the sun will toast a person in seconds.
2007-10-16 15:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by Dendronbat Crocoduck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine any unexposed skin in space, at the same distance we are from earth, would be more susceptible to sunburn than on earth since there is not atmosphere to absorb/reflect harmful UV radiation. Obviously, if you have unexposed skin in space, you have more important things to worry about.
2007-10-16 15:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by John V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. In order to be in space, you are protected by a pressurized vehicle or suit.
2007-10-16 15:33:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the lack of ultraviolet filters(present in our atmosphere) means you would be sunburned quickly.
also the lack of atmospheric pressure in space would dry you out like beef jerkey (due to almost instant evaporation of your body fluid).
2007-10-16 15:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by AlCapone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hella, we wouldnt have the atmosphere to block the harmful rays
2007-10-16 15:34:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-10-16 16:15:07 · answer #10 · answered by Renaissance Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋