What Color is the Universe?

The video explores the perception of the sun's color across different cultures, revealing that while many associate it with yellow or orange, its true color is white when viewed from space. It explains how atmospheric scattering affects our perception and how screens use RGB light to display colors. The concept of black-body radiation is introduced, showing how temperature affects emitted light, from red to blue. The video also discusses the colors of stars and the average color of the universe, known as cosmic latte, highlighting the Milky Way's color through a haiku.

Why does the sun appear yellow or red from Earth?

• Because of the scattering of blue and violet wavelengths by the atmosphere

• Due to the sun's inherent color

• Because of pollution in the atmosphere

• Due to the reflection of ocean water

What is the true color of the sun when viewed from space?

• Yellow

• Blue

• White

• Red

How do screens display the true color of the sun?

• By using ultraviolet light

• By using only red light

• By mixing red, green, and blue light

• By using a single wavelength of light

What color do the hottest stars appear?

• Blue

• Yellow

• White

• Red

What is the average color of the universe called?

• Universal Yellow

• Cosmic Blue

• Cosmic Latte

• Galactic Green