Who was Lyman Spitzer and what was his contribution to space exploration?
Lyman Spitzer: Making Space For Hubble

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A scientist who developed the first rocket
An astronaut who first walked on the moon
A physicist who discovered black holes
An astronomer who envisioned space telescopes
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What was the main advantage of Spitzer's proposal for space telescopes?
They could be built more cheaply
They would be free from Earth's atmospheric interference
They could be launched from any location
They would be easier to maintain
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What was one of the ultimate goals of Spitzer's orbiting observatories?
To understand the structure of galaxies
To map the surface of Mars
To explore the ocean depths
To communicate with extraterrestrial life
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How do space telescopes like Hubble help us understand the universe?
By sending astronauts to distant planets
By providing images of the ocean floor
By predicting weather patterns on Earth
By allowing us to see light not visible from Earth
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What did Spitzer believe space telescopes could help humanity achieve?
Discover new planets in our solar system
Modify our basic concepts of space and time
Build colonies on the moon
Develop faster-than-light travel
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