Telescopes

Front

Reflecting telescopes use _______ to focus light.

Back

Curved Mirrors.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

The main advantage of using orbital observatories like the Hubble Space Telescope is that __________.

Back

They avoid the distortion and absorption of electromagnetic waves by the atmosphere.

Front

A ______ telescope uses a mirror to focus light onto a small area.

Back

Reflecting.

Front

What type of telescope can work 24 hours a day and even be used in the rain?

Back

Radio Telescope.

Front

The type of light humans can see is called ___________ light.

Back

Visible.

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NGSS.4-PS4-2

Front

What is a telescope?

Back

A device that gathers and magnifies light to observe distant objects.

Front

What are the two main types of telescopes?

Back

Reflecting and Refracting.

Front

What is the primary function of a telescope?

Back

To collect and focus light from distant objects.

Front

What is the Hubble Space Telescope known for?

Back

Providing clear images of space without atmospheric interference.

Front

What is a refracting telescope?

Back

A telescope that uses lenses to focus light.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5