Hubble Telescope

Who invented the space telescope ? (You can chose more than one answer)

• Edwin H

• Hubble

• Thomas Edison

• NASA

How many Kilometers does the telescope orbit above the earth ?

• 549

• 560

• 547

• 346

How much is the diameter of the space telescope ?

• 1-2 meters

• 2-3 meters

• 4-5 meters

• None

what was the length of the Hubble Space Telescope ?

• 24,500 lb ( 12,247 kg )

• 43.5 ft ( 13.2 m)

When did the Hubble Space Telescope start ?

• 1840

• 1995

• 1990

• 1976

The main advantage of using orbital observatories like the Hubble Space Telescope is that __________.

• they are easier to use than land-based telescopes.

• they are cheaper to build than land-based telescopes.

• they can look anywhere in the universe at any time.

• they avoid the distortion and absorption of electromagnetic waves by the atmosphere.

Which of these can solve the issue of atmospheric blurring?

• polishing the lens

• only using the telescope when it's a clear night

• putting the telescope in space

• putting the telescope underground

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Which of these light types cannot be captured by a telescope?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet

• All of them can be captured

What was launched by the space shuttle Discovery in 1990?

• James Webb Space Telescope

• Hubble Space Telescope

• NASA's Perseverance rover

• New Horizons spacecraft

The Hubble Space Telescope's length is comparable to the length of a large _______.

• 3-storey building

• school bus

• tennis court

• football field