HST

What does HST stand for in the context of astronomy?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• High-Speed Train

• Human Space Travel

• Hydrogen Storage Technology

Which of the following discoveries is attributed to the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)?

• The existence of black holes

• The expansion of the universe

• The structure of DNA

• The theory of relativity

What type of orbit does the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) have?

• Geostationary orbit

• Polar orbit

• Low Earth orbit

• Medium Earth orbit

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Which of the following instruments is NOT part of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)?

• Wide Field Camera

• Cosmic Origins Spectrograph

• Infrared Spectrometer

• Advanced Camera for Surveys

How does the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) differ from ground-based telescopes?

• It is closer to the stars

• It is unaffected by Earth's atmosphere

• It is larger in size

• It uses a different type of lens

What is the primary mirror size of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)?

• 2.4 meters

• 5 meters

• 10 meters

• 1 meter

Which of the following phenomena has the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) helped to observe?

• The rings of Saturn

• The surface of Mars

• The birth of stars

• The core of the Earth

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the expected lifespan of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) after its last servicing mission?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

Which space agency operates the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)?

• NASA

• ESA

• Roscosmos

• ISRO

What is one of the main scientific goals of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)?

• To measure the speed of light

• To study the formation of galaxies

• To explore the ocean depths

• To map the human genome