Telescopes Flashcard

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What is the primary advantage of placing telescopes in space?

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Space telescopes avoid atmospheric distortion, allowing for clearer and higher-resolution images of celestial objects.

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What is the main function of image processing in astronomy?

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Image processing enhances and sharpens astronomical images, making it easier to analyze and interpret data.

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What telescope was launched into space in 1990 and has provided significant astronomical data?

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The Hubble Space Telescope.

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Can telescopes capture all types of light?

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Yes, telescopes can capture various types of light, including radio, microwaves, ultraviolet, and visible light.

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How does the James Webb Space Telescope differ from the Hubble Space Telescope?

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The James Webb Space Telescope uses infrared light to study space, while Hubble primarily observes in visible and ultraviolet light.

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What is the purpose of using infrared light in telescopes like the James Webb?

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Infrared light allows astronomers to observe cooler objects in space, such as distant galaxies, star-forming regions, and exoplanets.

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What is atmospheric distortion and how does it affect ground-based telescopes?

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Atmospheric distortion refers to the blurring and twinkling of stars caused by Earth's atmosphere, which can hinder the clarity of images from ground-based telescopes.

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What are the benefits of using space telescopes over ground-based telescopes?

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Space telescopes avoid atmospheric interference, can observe a wider range of wavelengths, and provide clearer images.

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What type of light is primarily used by radio telescopes?

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Radio telescopes primarily use radio waves to observe celestial objects.

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What is the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope in modern astronomy?

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The Hubble Space Telescope has provided groundbreaking images and data, leading to significant discoveries about the universe, including the expansion rate of the universe.

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