Telescopes

Telescopes are only able to detect visible light.

• True

• False

Which type of telescopes uses lenses?

• Reflecting

• Refracting

Which type of telescopes uses mirrors?

• Reflecting

• Refracting

Which of these improve the image quality of a telescope?

• Decreasing the size of the aperture

• Increasing the size of the aperture

• Placing the telescope higher up in the atmosphere

• Placing the telescope in space

• Decreasing light pollution

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

X-rays are absorbed by the atmosphere. Where is the best location for an x-ray telescope?

• On top of a mountain

• At sea level

• In space

• Underground

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What is the definition of resolution?

• The number of objects that can be seen by a telescope.

• The smallest two points that are distinguishable from each other.

• The diameter of the objective lens.

• The shape of the mirrors in a reflecting telescope.

What is the definition of aperture?

• The number of objects that can be seen by a telescope.

• The smallest two points that are distinguishable from each other.

• The diameter of the objective lens.

• The shape of the mirrors in a reflecting telescope.