Olivia Aldridge
Astronomy teacher | Verified Expert
I hold a degree in Astronomy from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Passionate about unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos, I bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to my tutoring sessions. With a strong foundation in astrophysics and a dedication to fostering understanding, I strive to make complex concepts accessible to students of all levels. Whether it's exploring the wonders of the universe or tackling homework assignments, I'm here to guide and support you every step of the way. Let's embark on a journey through the stars together.
Questions
Does our universe have a 4th dimension?
Due to the scale of the universe, when we observe a star in the night sky, we are seeing it?
How do you measure the diameter of the sun?
How deep is a black hole?
How far away is Pluto from earth?
Is an astronomical unit is larger than a light-year?
Are there gaps between Saturn's rings? What is the shortest gap? What is the longest?
What is the size of the gravitational force acting on the earth due to the sun?
Does the earth spin clockwise or counterclockwise?
How many planets are in our galaxy?
How big is the universe and how old?
What does iron do in the stars and sun?
How long after the big bang was the earth formed?
Do black dwarfs exist in the Milky Way?
How many known planets are in our galaxy?
If a star has a parallax of 0.05 arcseconds then what is its distance?
Light from the sun reaches Earth in 8.3 min. The velocity of light is 3.00 108 m/s. Given this info, how would you determine how far the Earth is from the sun?
How is the semi-major axis found if perihelion and aphelion distance are known?
By how much does the distance between the earth and sun change?
How do the Milankovitch cycles affect climate change?