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Is a Sun is a real object?
Because the Sun is a gaseous object, it does not have a clearly defined surface; its visible parts are usually divided into a “photosphere” and “atmosphere”: Photosphere – the deepest part of the Sun which we can directly observe with visible light.
Are there pictures of the Sun from the moon?
While the Apollo astronauts took many photos of the Earth and lunar surface, they took no images of the Sun. The camera had been completely destroyed due to the intense brightness and radiation thrown onto the Moon’s surface.
How is the Sun observed?
Scientists study the Sun number in a number of ways including ground based telescopes and satellites to obtain as much information as possible. Many telescopes on the Earth study the Sun in white light. In some cases the telescopes use filters to reduce the amount of light recieved from the Sun.
How do scientists take pictures of the Sun?
To adequately capture images of the Sun, NASA uses special instruments. With these, it can photograph dramatic views of solar flares and sunspots. These images showcase the Sun as more than a lightbulb and heater for the planet.
How come you can’t see the sun from the moon?
Because one side of the moon always faces Earth, from any one spot on the moon, Earth wouldn’t rise or set. It would hang in relatively the same place in the sky as the sun and stars went through their monthly cycle around it.
How close are we to the sun right now?
At its closest, the Sun is 91.4 million miles (147.1 million km) away from us. At its farthest, the Sun is 94.5 million miles (152.1 million km) away. The Earth is closest to the Sun during winter in the northern hemisphere.
How do we observe the moon?
10 Ways to Observe the Moon
- Peer through a telescope or binoculars2.
- Photograph the Moon3.
- Relax on your couch4.
- Touch the topography5.
- Make and admire Moon art6.
- Take a virtual field trip8.
- See the Moon through the eyes of a spacecraft9.
- Continue your observations throughout the year10.
Can you look at Sun with telescope?
Don’t ever look directly at the Sun through a telescope or in any other way, unless you have the proper filters. Or, if you have your own telescope, you will need to obtain a solar filter. There are even solar telescopes online, which you can access via the web to observe the Sun.
Can the Sun be photographed?
Photographing the Sun can be perfectly safe, as long as you take the proper precautions. You can use these techniques to photograph the November 11th transit of Mercury. Photographing the Sun is not usually the first idea that pops into your head when you hear the word astrophotography.