Light Years
Distance light travels in 1 year?
How could we be "looking into the past" when we look at the stars?
The star could be dead but the light is still taking time to reach us.
What does EMS stand for?
Electromagnetic spectrum
What is a star spectrum?
The unique "fingerprint" of a star. It tells what elements are inside the star.
How do dogs sweat?
Through their paws.
How many light years are in 1 Earth year?
1
How long does it take for light to travel from the Sun to Earth?
8 minutes
How many different types of light are there?
7
Which band is known for the song "the dark side of the moon?"
Pink floyd
What is another unit of measurement used in space besides light years? (Name 1)
Astronomical Unit, parsecs, trillion kilometers
If the Sun stopped shining right now, when would we notice on Earth?
8 minutes
Which type of light has the highest frequency?
Gamma
What are the ingredients to Raising Cane's sauce?
Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Paprika, Garlic salt, and Coarse ground black pepper
Why don't we just use kilometers to measure celestial objects?
What scientist is credited for founding the theory of relativity?
Einstein
Which type of light is the least dangerous?
radio
A child is born in the Earth year 2000. You are on an planet that is 94.6 trillion km away from Earth. Looking through a high-powered telescope, you witness the child's 10th birthday party. How old is that child on Earth at the same time you are watching the child's birthday party?
20 years old
(94.6 trillion km/9.46 trillion km=10 light years. 1 light year=1 earth year. 10 + 10=20
What is relativity in terms of space?
Your perspective of a star is different than reality.
What portion of the light spectrum can we see as humans?
visible