When the thin middle-aged man heard Alex's question, he was taken aback for a brief moment before responding: "While it is theoretically possible, we haven't tried it yet, and I'm not too confident in my knowledge of these things. However, there is one thing you should be aware of, and that is the interference of light. Earth has a thick atmosphere, and factors such as clouds, air flow, and even an uneven water content in a specific atmosphere can all have an impact on light on the planet. In space, there is also Sunspot activity, as well as space dust, comets, and other objects that can cause variations in the sun's brightness. I'm not sure if one part in a million accuracy is too high, but I'm not sure about this. It is difficult to compare the real cosmic environment to the laboratory environment because it is so different."
Alex smiled and nodded thoughtfully: "Is it possible to do it in theory? But you haven't really put it to the test?"
"Yes." The thin, middle-aged man nodded a little bit.
Once Alex had walked out of the factory and onto the flat mountain outside, he stopped. Even though this is the highest mountain within a 100-mile radius, it is here that the true power of human beings is finally reflected. The mountain has been leveled, and a number of massive structures have been constructed here. All of the supplies required here must be transported by plane from the outside world, and even the ability to communicate with the outside world is dependent on satellite technology. In such a remote and nearly inaccessible location, the massive Vulcan solar telescope, which represents the human eye, is keeping a close eye on the sun.
Against the backdrop of the bleak night sky, Alex raised his head and fixed his gaze on the massive telescope, which stood more than 20 meters tall. There are numerous machines that assist in its operation. The rotation of the earth will cause the earth's direction to change. If the earth rotates a little, the direction of the compass will be slightly altered. During the day, it will always be facing the sun, and it will remain that way until the sun sets at night.
The air in the sky is extremely pure, to the point where it causes people to feel as if their eyes have been washed for the second time. There aren't any clouds in the sky right now. There had never been a time in Alex's life when he felt that the world, he was seeing was so clear.
Alex could already make out a few bright stars in the sky even in the middle of the afternoon.
The light from the sun traveled a distance of 150 million kilometers before arriving in this location through the pure air here. They not only provide light and warmth, but they also convey a message from the sun that has been hidden in the darkness.
Alex, on the other hand, was well aware that these rays of light were extremely old, possibly even older than the entirety of human history. It is the sun's fusion core, which is approximately 1.4 million kilometers across and 700,000 kilometers across in radius, that produces photons. Photons must travel a distance of up to 700,000 kilometers from the sun's core to its surface before they can be considered to have reached their destination.
During the vacuum state, photons travel at a speed of 300,000 kilometers per second. The distance can be covered in slightly more than two seconds, if one uses common sense. However, this is not the case. Because the environment created by the sun is unique in its own right. There is an excessive amount of matter present, as well as an excessive amount of heat. After photons are generated, they are constantly reflected and collided within the sun, and as a result, they are moving closer to the sun's surface over time.
In most cases, this timescale is fifteen million years or longer. In fact, even counting back to prehistoric ape man, the history of mankind spans only a few million years.
That is to say, the sunlight we are currently experiencing was actually created within the sun long before the apes appeared. To reach the surface of the sun, it took 15 million years, and then it took an additional eight minutes for the photon to travel to the surface of Earth, enter our eyes, and be perceived by us.
A heroic epic has unfolded, and an incredible journey has been embarked upon.
Alex sat in front of the massive telescope and lost himself in thought.
After seeing this telescope and knowing that Brad had the authority to use this telescope, Alex had the impression that something was connected in his mind to this telescope. However, it was a very vague sensation, one that was vague and unclear.
"Do I have permission to use this telescope?" "Do I have permission to use this telescope?" Alex turned to face Virat and asked him a question.
""Yes," Virat confirmed with a nod, "but I'll have to check with the director of the scientific research department for further instructions on this." The order from the scientific research department granting you permission to use the telescope will be delivered to you here in person."
"All right, let's get this started." Alex shared his thoughts.
Virat approached him with a device that looked similar to a mobile phone and said a few words to him in hushed tones. Virat responded after only a brief pause: "Okay, now you have the legal right to use this telescope as you see fit. You are free to use it as you see fit, and if you believe it is necessary, you may even request that I destroy it, which I will do."
"Why am I destroying it?" I reasoned. Alex returned to the factory building with a wry grin on his face as he turned around. When the thin middle-aged man wearing glasses approached Alex, the dark color on his face seemed a little strange: "All right, from now on, this telescope is yours."
All of the original observation missions were halted, and the researchers involved were asked to stop the work. They whispered in their respective positions, as if they were trying to figure out who Alex was and where he came from.