Stars and Telescopes

Why is it difficult to count all the stars in the sky?

• Some stars are very bright

• Other stars are too dim to see

• Stars are constantly moving

• All of the above

How many stars can be seen with just your eyes?

• Less than 1,000

• Around 2,000

• More than 5,000

• Unlimited

What do telescopes help us see?

• More distant objects

• Brighter stars

• Moving stars

• Stars that twinkle

Why are bigger telescopes better?

• They collect more light

• They make stars look bigger

• They reduce the distortion caused by air

• They are easier to use

Why do stars appear to twinkle?

• They are very far away

• They are constantly moving

• The air distorts the light

• They are too dim to see

Where are some telescopes located to get a clearer view of the stars?

• On top of mountains

• On volcanoes

• In space

• All of the above

What is the Hubble Space Telescope known for?

• Sending back amazing images

• Collecting more light than any other telescope

• Being the biggest telescope

• Studying stars in the Milky Way Galaxy

What does the Hubble Space Telescope help scientists learn?

• About distant stars

• About the Milky Way Galaxy

• About the hottest and brightest stars

• All of the above

What does the telescope do to stars?

• Makes them look bigger

• Lets you see more stars

• Makes them twinkle

• Makes them move across the sky

What is the main advantage of using telescopes?

• To see more stars

• To make stars brighter

• To count all the stars in the sky

• To make stars look bigger