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In Physics / Middle School | 2014-10-11

Why can we see objects in space, such as the Sun, stars, the Moon, and other planets?

Asked by Phylly

Answer (3)

The sun, stars, and the moon is because for light, either their own, or a reflection of another star's light. The planets in our solar system is with the same principle. Exoplanets however are to far away to be "seen", so instead scientists use methods either seeing a star's light flash, meaning that a planet passed in front of it, or they'll look for a wobble from the star itself, meaning that the gravity of planet is affecting it's star.

Answered by ew71599 | 2024-06-10

They are bright or very large. The sun is far away, for example, but it is so large and so bright that we can see it.

Answered by sammy111104 | 2024-06-10

We can see objects in space like the Sun, stars, and the Moon due to the light they emit or reflect. The Sun generates its own light, while the Moon and planets reflect sunlight. Exoplanets are typically detected indirectly through their effect on the stars they orbit.
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Answered by ew71599 | 2024-12-26