Nolan Aldridge
Astrophysics teacher | Verified Expert
I hold a degree in Astrophysics from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where my passion for unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos was nurtured. With a firm grasp of celestial principles, I'm here to guide you through the intricacies of astrophysics and beyond. Let's explore the wonders of the universe together, answering your questions with clarity and enthusiasm.
Questions
Is empty space a pure vacuum?
In what ways is Jupiter similar/different to Earth?
Approximately how long does it take the photons released in nuclear reactions in the core of the sun to exit the sun?
If matter cannot be created or destroyed where does it come from?
Where do meteors come from?
How can gravitational waves affect earth?
If the Oort cloud extends half way to Alpha Centauri, wouldn't this mean that the Centauri system's cloud would intersect ours?
How does the greenhouse effect work? On which planet is it the strongest?
How are meteorites be classified?
How would a nuclear explosion look in space?
What range of temperatures can an x-ray distinguish when studying celestial bodies?
What physical process generates a force inside a pre-main-sequence star to offset the force of gravity and stop the star from slowly condensing and shrinking, thus producing a stable, non shrinking main-sequence star?
Is it true that stars the size of the sun will never have a core hot enough to fuse carbon?
How can sunspots affect cell phone communication?
Why do refractory metals have high melting points?
A 2300 kg rocket shuts off its engine 494km above earth's surface. Its velocity at burnout is 3000 m/s directly upward. Ignoring air resistance, what maximum height will the rocket reach?
What would happen if a massive black hole happens to enter our solar system?
How can meteorites cause catastrophic extinction?
How do astronomers test the theories of star formation?
How do you find the magnitude of the acceleration of the particle?