Invention of the Radio Telescope

The video discusses the establishment of a radio astronomy network to communicate with space probes and conduct radio astronomy. It highlights the Goldstone Observatory in California, which plays a crucial role in receiving data from distant spacecraft like Voyager 1. The video explains the mechanics of dish movement to track spacecraft and emphasizes Goldstone's significant contribution to our understanding of the solar system.

What was the primary purpose of establishing the network of complexes, including Goldstone?

• To provide global internet coverage

• To monitor weather patterns on Earth

• To study marine life in the oceans

• To conduct radio astronomy and communicate with space probes

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Goldstone Observatory?

• 334 meter dishes

• A space shuttle launch pad

• A large 70 meter dish

• Ability to detect faint signals from quasars

What is the significance of the Voyager 1 probe in relation to Goldstone?

• It was the first probe to land on Mars

• It is the most distant man-made object still communicating with Earth

• It was the first probe to orbit the Moon

• It was used to study the Earth's core

How do the dishes at Goldstone compensate for the Earth's rotation?

• By moving at a constant speed of 10 degrees per minute

• By rotating in the opposite direction of the Earth

• By being fixed in one position

• By being steered with great accuracy to produce a slow, smooth motion

What proportion of our modern knowledge about the solar system is attributed to Goldstone?

• A giant proportion

• A small proportion

• Only knowledge about the Moon

• None at all