Unit 3, Lesson 4 Technology Helps Us Learn About Space

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Who was the first astronomer to use a telescope?

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Galileo was the first astronomer to use a telescope, which helped him make significant discoveries about the stars and planets.

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What is a space spin-off?

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A space spin-off is technology developed for space programs that is now used in everyday life, such as memory foam and scratch-resistant lenses.

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What was the name of the space capsule that orbited Earth for 14 days?

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The space capsule that orbited Earth for 14 days was named Gemini 7.

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In what century did scientists learn that the sun is the center of the universe?

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Scientists learned that the sun was the center of the universe in the 1600s.

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What are vehicles that move through space but are controlled from Earth called?

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Vehicles that move through space but are controlled from Earth are called space probes.

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What is the purpose of a telescope?

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A telescope is an instrument that makes distant objects appear closer and clearer, allowing astronomers to study stars and planets.

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What is an astronaut?

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An astronaut is a person trained to travel and work in space.

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What is the Hubble Space Telescope?

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The Hubble Space Telescope is a large telescope in space that takes detailed images of distant galaxies and stars.

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What is the difference between a rocket and a space probe?

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A rocket is a vehicle that launches into space, while a space probe is an unmanned spacecraft that travels to collect data about space.

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What does orbiting mean?

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Orbiting means to move around a planet or star in a curved path due to gravity.