2007-11-13 08:41:34 · 4 answers · asked by jerry r 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
the atmosphere or "Sky" extends right from 0 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) to around 400,000 feet MSL. this is the altitude that astronauts first start to encounter the effects of atmospheric friction, which helps slow them (the space shuttle actually) down to a smooth landing on Earth.
2007-11-13 09:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by mcdonaldcj 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um...To be honest, the 'sky' has no limit. Its not like there is a blank space in between here and the roof of the sky. However, if you're asking how high our atmosphere extends, that's several 100 miles (I think more than 125 miles). Clouds usually sit about 5 miles up, depending on what kind they are (nimbus, cumulonimbus, stratus, etc.), unless certain atmospheric conditions make them lie ower, or even on the ground (as fog).
hope this helps!
2007-11-13 08:47:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are asking how high is the blue stuff we see, the answer is from where you are up for dozens of miles. It's not a fixed distance. It's more like a very thin, blue fog.
2007-11-13 11:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, by "sky" i am assuming you mean the atmosphere, so technically, the "sky" is from 0ft to 328000ft... or 62 miles... or 120km
2007-11-13 08:50:16 · answer #4 · answered by Lexington 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋