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For an object to absorb light, it must be possible for photons (particles of light) to raise electrons to a higher energy level, and thus absorb the energy of the photon. If the possible energy levels of electrons don't allow this (for the particular range of energies that correspond to visible light), the photons won't be absorbed.
You can see planets because they reflect sunlight, making them visible from Earth. Depending on their position in the sky and proximity to the sun, planets like Mars, Venus, and Jupiter are often bright enough to be seen with the naked eye.
That's because light passes through them. The reasons for that are somewhat complicated; but basically, light will only be absorbed by a substance if it is possible to raise the energy level of an electron, in the substance, by the amount corresponding to the energy of the photon (light particle).
You see because your eye is adapted to absorb and focus light and send the impulses to the brain for interpretation.
Planets are seen because of sunlight reflecting off them. The planets do not generate light of their own.
Why can you see most objects?
light refracts through them
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How can we see planets?
You can see planets in the night sky by looking for bright, slowly moving points of light. Planets like Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are often visible with the naked eye. You can use a telescope or binoculars to see more details on the planets and their moons.
How can you see the moon and some other planets?
with your eyes
Why can you see the planets at night?
Mercury
How do robots help people in space?
the roam (go around) planets. they have a camera attatced to them so that we can see what the 'robot sees. usually we send these 'robots' to space to see if there is any life on planets.
Do any of the stars you can see have planets around them?
Yes. To date scientists have discovered well over a thousand planets orbiting other stars. It is believe that a large portion of the stars in the night sky have planets.
How do you see planets?
by a telescope
What planets is there?
See below-
How do planets get light?
The light we see from the planets is sunlight that has been reflected.
How can one see the planets?
You can see some of the planets with the naked eye. The following can be seen easily; they appear as bright stars: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. To see other planets, telescopes are required.
How you see planets?
You can see five of the planets in our Solar System with the naked eye - they appear as bright stars. To see Uranus and Neptune, you need telescopes.
Why can't you see some planets at night?
because soem planets are to far away and our eyes cant see that far
Why do you see the planets?
because we have eyes
How can you see the planets?
through a telescope
What planets can you find in the Philippines?
The Philippines are a very good place to see all the planets.
What can astronauts see in space?
Astronauts can see planets, stars, and species.
Why can you see planets in the sky?
because some of the planets reflect lights from the sun like Venus.
What you would see on a trip to Uranus?
planets
