Things You Were Lied to About Space....

These misconceptions often stem from misinformation, misunderstandings, or sensationalism. Here are a few examples:

Sound in space: No, you cannot hear any sounds in near-empty regions of space. Sound travels through the vibration of atoms and molecules in a medium (such as air or water). In space, where there is no air, sound has no way to travel.In movies and popular media, space is often depicted as being silent, with no sound. However, this is not entirely accurate. Sound waves require a medium to travel through, and since space is mostly a vacuum, traditional sound as we experience it on Earth cannot be transmitted. However, there are other forms of electromagnetic waves that can be "converted" into sound, and space is filled with various cosmic events that produce radio waves, which can be translated into audio.

Stars twinkling:The stars seem to twinkle in the night sky due to the effects of the Earth's atmosphere. When starlight enters the atmosphere, it is affected by winds in the atmosphere and areas with different temperatures and densities. This causes the light from the star to twinkle when seen from the ground. While stars do appear to twinkle when viewed from Earth's atmosphere, this effect is due to the Earth's atmosphere causing light to scatter and bend as it passes through. In space, where there is no atmosphere to cause this scattering, stars don't twinkle but appear as steady points of light.

Space is empty: Space is not empty. A point in outer space is filled with gas, dust, a wind of charged particles from the stars, light from stars, cosmic rays, radiation left over from the Big Bang, gravity, electric and magnetic fields, and neutrinos from nuclear reactions. As the book "Nothingness: The Science of Empty Space" by Dr.Space is often depicted as being completely empty, but it is filled with various particles, including dust, gas, and cosmic rays. These particles, although sparse, can still pose potential risks to spacecraft and astronauts.

The dark side of the moon:People often say “the dark side of the moon” while referring to the lunar face that can't be seen from the earth, it always refers to the far side of the moon, which despite pointing away from the earth sees as much sunlight as the side facing the earth. So the dark side of the moon isn't actually dark. The idea that the moon has a permanent "dark side" that never sees sunlight is a common misconception. In reality, the moon goes through phases, and both its near and far sides receive sunlight at different times.

The Great Wall of China visible from space:The claim that the Great Wall of China is the only man-made object visible from the Moon or outer space has been debunked many times, but remains a common misconception in popular culture. The notion that the Great Wall of China is visible from space with the naked eye is a myth. While it is an impressive structure, it is not discernible from such a distance and requires the aid of optical instruments to be seen from low Earth orbit.

Aliens visiting Earth: There have been various claims and conspiracy theories about aliens visiting Earth, but there is currently no concrete evidence to support these claims. The search for extraterrestrial life is an ongoing scientific endeavor, but as of my last update in September 2021, no confirmed evidence of alien visitation has been found.

Space travel is like in the movies: Space travel in movies often involves fast and flashy journeys between planets and galaxies. In reality, space travel is an extremely complex and challenging endeavor, requiring meticulous planning, advanced technology, and extensive training for astronauts.

Remember that science and our understanding of space are continually evolving. It is essential to rely on reputable sources and scientific research to stay informed about the latest discoveries and facts related to space exploration.