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Originally Posted by peacegirl
We're not talking about the distance from an object to the Earth. We're talking about the intensity of light that would allow us to see it in real time, which, as I said in the example of seeing the Sun, once we can see it, that object is already in optical range. If light is reflected from an object, and it arrives on Earth, according to you the light would have the information to allow us to see the object in delayed time. But if it shows up as the full spectrum, then what Spacemonkey? What happens to your theory then?
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It has been demonstrated and explained that light reflected from an object does not arrive as a full spectrum but only a partial spectrum, reflecting the color of the object. Even light directly from the sun is not full spectrum, there are small gaps that allow scientists to determine the chemical makeup of the Sun's surface. Since light does not arrive as a full spectrum, Spacemonkey's theory holds up, and Lessans's fails.