Observing the Universe

What is the name of the telescope that was built in space and named after Edwin Hubble? (Remembering)

• Kepler Space Telescope

• Hubble Space Telescope

• James Webb Space Telescope

• LUVOIR Telescope

What is the primary advantage of the Hubble Space Telescope compared to ground-based telescopes? (Understanding)

• It is free from light distortion caused by the atmosphere.

• It has a larger mirror for better resolution.

• It is closer to the Moon for clearer observations.

• It has a shorter exposure time for faster imaging.

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Which of the following correctly describes the solar system? (Remembering)

• The Sun and all the moons in the universe.

• The Sun and all the planets orbiting it.

• The Milky Way galaxy and all its stars.

• The Earth and all its neighbouring planets.

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How many moons does Jupiter have? (Remembering)

• 8

• 27

• 60

• 100

The Hubble Space Telescope recently provided and image that led to the discovery of a galaxy 13.2 billion light-years from earth. Which of the following statements about the newly discovered galaxy is most likely true?

• the galaxy is smaller than the sun

• the galaxy is within a solar system

• The galaxy is composed of billions of stars

• The galaxy is smaller than a star

Which of the following best describes a galaxy? A galaxy is -

• a particle of debris in the solar system that does not act as a satellite of any planet.

• a visible body of liquid or frozen crystal droplets suspended above a planetary surface

• a massive system of stars, gas, dust and dark matter bound together by gravity.

• the visible path of a meteoroid as it enters Earth’s atmosphere.

About how many galaxies are there in the universe?

• billions

• millions

• thousands

A system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity is called ---

• an asteroid

• a nebula

• a galaxy

• a moon

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A giant structure that contains dust, gasses, and hundreds of billions of stars.

• Our solar system

• The universe

• A nebula

• A galaxy

Which galaxy is the largest in the local group?

• Milky Way

• Andromeda

• Triangulum

• Le Gentil

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