Topic
Observation
2 questions tagged Observation — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
how
How do weather balloons help predict the atmosphere above us?
Weather balloons carry radiosondes high into the atmosphere to measure temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind. These upper-air observations are essential for forecasting.
WeatherObservation
why
Why do stars twinkle when planets usually do not?
Earth’s turbulent atmosphere distorts starlight, and stars are so distant that they look like point sources, making the effect noticeable.
AstronomyObservation