Sentences with phrase «modern astronomers»
"Modern astronomers" refers to scientists who study celestial objects such as stars, planets, and galaxies using advanced technology and techniques available in recent times. They use modern instruments like telescopes, satellites, and computer simulations to explore and understand the universe. Full definition
Modern astronomers believe the rings are perhaps only a hundred million years young.
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These delightfully shaded ruins are famous for an inscription that indicates a date far exceeding that of modern astronomers» estimates for the age of our universe.
Modern astronomers know that the event Tycho and others observed was a Type Ia supernova, caused by the explosion of a white dwarf star.
The stella nova, modern astronomers now know, was actually a supernova.
Modern astronomers recognize planetary nebulas as the fossil wreckage of dying stars ripped apart by powerful winds.
Modern astronomers learned that the image quality of an LMT was greatly improved if a thinner layer of mercury was used, so today's LMTs use a one - millimeter layer of mercury.
Modern astronomers often try to target many bands, using different telescopes, since each set of observations provides a complementary piece of the puzzle; this approach is called multi-wavelength astronomy.
Modern astronomers have yet to see one in our Milky Way but have managed to witness a few dozen in nearby galaxies with known progenitor stars.
Modern astronomers have long speculated that their 17th century counterparts had observed a nova — an exploding white dwarf.
Mark Giampapa, deputy director at NSO, said Harvey «exemplifies the characteristics of a modern astronomer, from designing and building new instruments, to making innovative observations with them to gain new insight on the mysteries of our nearest star.»