Telescopes: Time Machines into the Distant Past

The video explores the fascinating concept of telescopes acting as time machines. It begins by introducing the telescope and its ability to view distant objects. The video then explains what stars are, focusing on nuclear fusion as the source of their energy. It discusses the vast distances in space, introducing the concept of a light year as a unit of measurement. Finally, it explains how telescopes allow us to see light from distant galaxies, effectively letting us observe the universe as it was millions of years ago.

What does the observation of the Andromeda galaxy tell us about the past?

How does the speed of light affect our perception of distant celestial objects?

In what ways do scientists gain insights about the universe from telescopes?