Josiah Adams
Astronomy teacher | Verified Expert
I earned my degree in Astronomy from Southern New Hampshire University. With a passion for exploring the cosmos, I delve into the wonders of celestial bodies and the mysteries of the universe. Guiding students through the complexities of space, I aim to spark curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of the cosmos. From stellar evolution to planetary dynamics, I bring clarity to astronomical concepts, igniting a sense of wonder and discovery in my students. With me, embark on a journey through the vastness of space and uncover the secrets of the universe.
Questions
On a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, where would we find stars that have the largest radii?
What are the colors of the stars from hottest to coldest?
How many AU to nearest star?
How many asteroids are in the solar system?
How do stars form? Are they hot or cold?
How many times bigger is the Earth than the Moon?
What is obliquity of earth?
What are some of the similarities and differences between the inner planets and outer planets?
Who is the scientist who discovered parallax?
My estimate for the distance of the farthest Sun-size star that could be focused as a single-whole-star, by a 0.001''-precision telescope, is 30.53 light years. What is your estimate? Same, or different?
What are the perihelion and aphelion speeds of Mercury? What are the perihelion and aphelion distances of Earth? How would these speeds be calculated?
What is the most recent galactic cannibalism event on record? Is it possible this could occur between Andromeda and the Milky Way?
How much larger is the earth than the moon?
If a star dies once it stars producing iron, how much iron would have to be manually inserted to destroy a star? And would it be possible to send iron into a star, or would it melt and not work?
How do quasars get their energy?
How does the Hubble telescope take a picture of the Milky Way?
What is the size of the universe?
Why is Venus the brightest planet in our Solar System?
When the earth was made, how was water was formed?
How fast does the earth rotate around the sun compared to the other plants in the solar system?