Were the questions in YA: Astronomy & Space on a higher technical level, once upon a time?

Answer 1

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Used to be, yes. But I think it is fair to say that the questions on YA in this section have basically followed the downward spiral of the public perceptions of astronomy and space.

Answer 2

Most people who asked higher technical questions couldn’t understand the answers so in the end it really doesn’t matter. You can’t answer a question on general relativity and expect someone who has no math background to understand the answer.

Answer 3

No, not necessarily. Over not quite 12 years I've probably answered "Why is the sky blue?" About 100 times. I HAVE noticed in the last week there seem to be fewer silly questions. 

Answer 4

Higher than this question? Yes.