Telescopes

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What is a Spectroscope?

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A tool used to analyze the light from stars and determine their composition, including the gases they are made of.

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What is a Satellite?

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A space tool that orbits the Earth, collecting data and transmitting it back to Earth.

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What is the function of a Hubble Telescope?

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An optical telescope that observes distant celestial objects and provides high-resolution images.

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What is a Reflecting Telescope?

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A type of telescope that uses mirrors to gather and focus light.

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What happens to the Earth's axis during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The axis of the Earth is pointed away from the sun.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted away from the sun?

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Winter.

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What is the primary purpose of an Optical Telescope?

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To collect and magnify light from celestial objects using lenses.

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What is the difference between a Space Probe and a Satellite?

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A Space Probe travels beyond Earth's orbit to explore other celestial bodies, while a Satellite orbits Earth to collect data.

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What are the main components of a Reflecting Telescope?

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Mirrors and a light-gathering aperture.

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How does a Spectroscope help astronomers?

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It allows them to identify the chemical composition of stars by analyzing their light spectrum.