Exploration and Evolution of Telescopes

What was one of the first devices created in the early 1600s that led to modern inventions like the telescope?

• A prism

• A camera

• A glass lens device

• A magnifying glass

What was Galileo's significant improvement to the telescope?

• He made it portable

• He increased its magnification to 20 times

• He added a camera

• He made it waterproof

Why did scientists realize the need for larger telescopes?

• To make them more portable

• To see farther into space

• To reduce costs

• To capture more light

What is the primary function of the ALMA in Chile?

• To capture visible light

• To receive radio waves from space phenomena

• To photograph planets

• To measure atmospheric pressure

What makes the location of the ALMA ideal for its operations?

• Urban surroundings

• Dense vegetation

• Proximity to the equator

• High elevation and low humidity

What is a unique feature of the W.M. Keck Observatory's telescopes?

• They are made of gold

• They are underwater

• They have mirrors made of 36 segments

• They are solar-powered

Why are telescopes often located at high elevations?

• To capture more sunlight

• To be closer to the stars

• To reduce atmospheric distortion

• To avoid light pollution

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's primary advantage over ground-based telescopes?

• It is cheaper to maintain

• It can capture sound waves

• It is in space, avoiding atmospheric distortion

• It is larger

How much data does the Hubble Space Telescope send back each week?

• 10 gigabytes

• 50 gigabytes

• 120 gigabytes

• 200 gigabytes

What unique perspective do telescopes like Hubble provide?

• They show stars in different colors

• They show stars in real-time

• They show how stars looked in the past

• They show how stars will look in the future