In terms of the scientific method, how does astronomy differ from a lab science like chemistry or biology? How can astronomers be confident of their understanding of objects that are remote from the Earth?
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Answer:
When a theory stands “the test of time” an astronomer gains confidence in the theory. This is the same for any other scientist in any branch of science. So to answer the first question—there is no difference. With astronomy, the universe is our lab and there are trillions of experiments going on all around us.
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Scientific Method
Explanation:
In some scientific fields like chemistry, physics, and biology, evidence often comes from experiments in a laboratory. In astronomy, where many objects are very remote, most of the evidence comes in the form of light and other types of electromagnetic radiation. When we think of the scientific method, we think of the ongoing process of discovering cause and effect relationships by asking questions, carefully gathering and examining the evidence, and seeing if all the available information can be combined into a logical answer.
In astronomy, direct experimentation is often not possible. Astronomers observe the objects of interest at different distances from the Earth, so they are seen at various ages or evolutionary stages. The laws of physics, discovered on Earth, are the same throughout the universe.