Galactic coordinate system
what is the date of origin of the Galactic coordinate system?
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The Galactic coordinate system was first established in 1958 by the International Astronomical Union. However, the term "galactic coordinate" was first used in 1872. otherwise.com Wikipedia
The Galactic coordinate system was first established in 1958 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). However, the concept of galactic coordinates has roots dating back to 1785 when William Herschel used an early version of such a system otherwise.com Wikipedia
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Did the advent of radiotelescopes play a role in the establishment of the
Galactic coordinate system?
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Yes, the advent of radiotelescopes played a significant role in the development and refinement of the Galactic coordinate system.
Background:
Before radiotelescopes, astronomers primarily relied on optical observations to map the sky, which limited their ability to see through dust clouds and to detect objects that are not visible in visible light. The Milky Way, though observed in optical wavelengths, appeared as a hazy band across the sky, but its detailed structure was difficult to analyze.
Role of Radiotelescopes:
Revealing the Galaxy’s Structure:
Radiotelescopes enabled astronomers to observe the Milky Way in radio wavelengths, revealing a much clearer and detailed picture of its spiral structure, spiral arms, and the distribution of various celestial objects like hydrogen clouds, pulsars, and other radio sources.
Mapping Galactic Features:
The 21-cm hydrogen line, discovered in the radio regime, became a crucial tool. It allowed astronomers to measure the velocity and position of hydrogen clouds throughout the galaxy, helping to create a more accurate map of the Milky Way’s structure.
Defining the Galactic Plane and Center:
Radio observations helped identify the galactic center and the plane of the galaxy with greater precision. This in turn informed the establishment of a coordinate system aligned with the galaxy itself, rather than just the celestial equator or ecliptic.
Formation of the Galactic Coordinate System:
The Galactic coordinate system was formally adopted in 1959 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Its fundamental plane is aligned with the approximate plane of the Milky Way, and the system’s zero point is at the Galactic Center, which was more precisely located thanks to radio observations.
In summary:
Radiotelescopes provided the detailed, penetrating observations necessary to understand the true structure of our galaxy, enabling astronomers to define a coordinate system aligned with the Milky Way's structure. This was a pivotal step in establishing the Galactic coordinate system as a standard reference frame in astronomy.
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radio telescopes waves n photons
For me part of the wonder of radio telescopes is radio waves can see through things. Radio broadcasts featuring music or DJs talking are audible inside of a metal car during commute or àlater at home inside of one's residence walls of studs and drywall. Ppl in brick holmes or wooden homes hear radio stations
Get somehing online or Ai about this scenario
photons optical telescopes
radiowaves radio telescope
But visible light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Are photons an alternative state of existence to waves of light? Wave and particle function?
Are photons an alternative state of existence to radio waves?
In the double slit experiment, are the particles photons?
I don't understand the relationship between photons of visible light, phenomena which I think are said to be associated with light in the wavelengths of visible light, on one hand, while on the other hand, the rest of the electromagnetic spectrum. In other words, if visible light is simply a section of the electromagnetic spectrum, and photons are a manifestation of those wavelengths, do also other parts of the spectrum manifest as something analogous to photons?
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You're exploring the connection between photons and the electromagnetic spectrum. That's a great topic.
Photons are indeed the quanta of electromagnetic radiation, but their nature and behavior differ across the spectrum. Here's a brief overview:
* **Visible light:** Photons in the visible spectrum have energies corresponding to wavelengths between approximately 400-700 nanometers. These photons exhibit particle-like properties, such as being absorbed or scattered by matter.
* **Non-visible light:** At other wavelengths, photons exhibit different properties:
+ **Radio waves:** These have long wavelengths (mm to km) and low energies. They behave more like a wave, with properties like diffraction and interference.
+ **Microwaves:** Similar to radio waves, microwaves exhibit wave-like behavior.
+ **Infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) radiation:** Photons in these ranges have higher energies than visible light. They can still exhibit particle-like properties, but also interact with matter in unique ways, such as heating or ionizing.
+ **X-rays and gamma rays:** These high-energy photons interact strongly with matter, often causing ionization or excitation.
+ **Cosmic rays:** High-energy particles, including photons, that originate from outside the solar system.
While photons are a fundamental aspect of the electromagnetic spectrum, their behavior and properties change across different wavelengths.
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