Fat Guy vs Skinny Guy: Universe Size Dependent?

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The discussion centers on whether an observer's body mass affects their ability to see stars, specifically questioning if a "fat guy" sees more stars than a "skinny guy." Steven argues that factors such as light pollution and accessibility to dark sky locations are more significant than the observer's adipose tissue. The conclusion emphasizes that environmental conditions play a crucial role in stargazing rather than the physical characteristics of the observer.

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Does a fat guy see more stars than a skinny guy?

Or in other words, is the size of the Universe, a mass dependent variable, dependent on the mass of the observer?


Steven :smile:
 
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beeresearch said:
Does a fat guy see more stars than a skinny guy?

Interesting question.

My personal feeling on this crucial topic is that light pollution and the feasibility to transport the fat/skinny observer to excellent dark sky sites, is more decisive than the actual adipose tissue.

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