“The Space Telescope” Mastery Connect

“The Space Telescope”

from Hubble Space Telescope Discoveries

The Space Telescope Science Institute

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the passage supports the inference that even a small mistake in the design of a telescope can negatively impact its operation?

• “Almost immediately after Hubble went into orbit, it became apparent that something was wrong.” (paragraph 11)

• “It was just slightly the wrong shape causing the light that bounced off the center of the mirror to focus in a different place than the light bouncing off the edge.” (paragraph 12)

• “The science being accomplished with Hubble’s problematic optics hinted at the still greater feats that could be performed with a fixed mirror.” (paragraph 14)

• “Astronauts and NASA staff spent 11 months training for one of the most complex space missions ever attempted.” (paragraph 15)

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Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the “The Legend Behind the Name” section?

• Dr. Hubble enjoyed learning about space, and he designed a telescope at the Mt. Wilson Observatory that he named Hubble

• Using a telescope that he named after himself, Dr. Hubble discovered that the universe is constantly expanding.

• Dr. Hubble made many important discoveries about space, and the Hubble telescope was named after him.

• While using a telescope at the Mt. Wilson Observatory, Dr. Hubble was the first to realize that there are many galaxies in our universe.

Multiple Choice

What does the word convert  mean in paragraph 10?

• change

• double

• gain

• track

Multiple Choice

What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

• A to inform the reader about the astronomers who used the Hubble telescope

• B to inform the reader of why repair operations on the Hubble telescope were so challenging

• C to inform the reader of why the Hubble telescope was designed and created

• D to inform the reader about the beginnings of the Hubble telescope and its earlier troubles

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word distort  in paragraph 12?

• A to make more vivid and clear

• B to fix or repair from a poor condition

• C to increase the size and features

• D to alter or change from the proper form

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word distort  in paragraph 12?

• A to make more vivid and clear

• B to fix or repair from a poor condition

• C to increase the size and features

• D to alter or change from the proper form

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the passage provides the best  support for the information in Part A?

• A “They were blurry.” (paragraph 11)

• B “…polished so carefully…” (paragraph 12)

• C “A solution was found.” (paragraph 13)

• D “…reflecting off the mirror…” (paragraph 13)

Multiple Choice

Which choice provides the best  objective summary of the “A Rocky Start” section?

• After the Hubble telescope began sending images back to Earth, astronomers realized that the universe was larger than they thought. Images from the telescope revealed new information about planets and stars. People were amazed at the images from the telescope.

• When the Hubble telescope was launched into space, it began sending images back to Earth. It was discovered that the telescope had a flaw that made the images unclear. Astronauts repaired the telescope in orbit so that images would be sharp.

• Before the Hubble telescope was launched into space, astronomers realized that it had a flaw on the mirror. A new instrument was designed to fix the flaw. The telescope was then launched into space and began sending perfect images back to Earth.

• When the Hubble telescope developed a flaw in its instrument panel, astronauts began training to repair it in orbit. Astronauts spent almost a year training to use the many instruments that were needed. The telescope was finally repaired in 1993.

Multiple Choice

Based on the context, what does the phrase “shedding light” mean in paragraph 2?

• A asking many questions

• B providing new information

• C rejecting previous ideas

• D removing the surprise

Multiple Choice

Which choice provides a similarity between the passages “The Space Telescope” and “‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All”?

• Both passages explain the challenges that the Hubble telescope has encountered through the years

• Both passages explain how the images from the Hubble telescope inspired the imaginations of many

• Both passages explain the recognition that people have for the Hubble telescope and its images.

• Both passages explain how the Hubble telescope changed what people knew about the universe

Multiple Choice

Which choice provides a similarity between the passages “The Space Telescope” and “‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All”?

• Both passages explain the challenges that the Hubble telescope has encountered through the years

• Both passages explain how the images from the Hubble telescope inspired the imaginations of many

• Both passages explain the recognition that people have for the Hubble telescope and its images.

• Both passages explain how the Hubble telescope changed what people knew about the universe

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Multiple Select

Select one  detail from “The Space Telescope” and one  detail from “‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All” that best  support the answer to Part A.

• A. “It has beamed hundreds of thousands of images back to Earth, shedding light on many of the great mysteries of astronomy.” (“The Space Telescope,” paragraph 2)

• B. “Almost immediately after Hubble went into orbit, it became apparent that something was wrong. While the pictures were clearer than those of ground-based telescopes, they weren’t the pristine images that had been promised.” (“The Space Telescope,” paragraph 11)

• D. “Very few can compete with Hubble in name recognition, and its cultural impact is comparable to the Apollo moon landings.” (“‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All,” paragraph 4)

• E. “Hubble has helped to precisely measure the age of the Universe, played a key role in the discovery of dark energy, seen galaxies over 13 billion light years distant, peered into the maelstrom of entrapped gas around black holes…” (“‘Hubble’—One Word Says It All,” paragraph 9)