What is the primary advantage of the W 1st telescope compared to the Hubble?
WFIRST's Wide Field Instrument

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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It can capture images in color.
It is smaller and more portable.
It covers a larger area with the same detail.
It uses a different type of mirror.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does the W 1st telescope refine the light before it reaches the detectors?
By using a single mirror.
By passing through a series of lenses.
By using a secondary mirror and additional elements.
By converting it directly into an image.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role does the filter wheel play in the W 1st telescope?
It captures the final image.
It magnifies the image.
It selects different wavelengths of light.
It focuses the light onto the detectors.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How many detectors does the W 1st telescope use to create images?
30
25
18
10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the W 1st telescope an indispensable tool for future space exploration?
Its ability to operate without power.
Its lightweight design.
Its combination of image size and detail.
Its ability to travel to distant galaxies.
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