Space Tools and Galaxies

What astronomy tool collects visible light, then uses convex lenses to focus the light producing larger, righter images of distant objects in space.

• Reflecting telescope
• Refracting telescope
• Radio telescope
• Infrared telescope

What astronomy tool collects visible light, then uses mirrors to focus the light producing larger, righter images of distant objects in space.

• Reflecting telescope
• Refracting telescope
• Radio telescope
• Infrared telescope

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Which of the following is an example of a space observatory?

• radio telescopes

• Mars Rover

• Sputnik

• Hubble Telescope

Which of the following goes to places too dangerous for humans?

• observatory

• space probe

• radio telescope

• spectroscope

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

The best thing about radio telescopes is: 

• They can receive data any time of day and in any weather
• They can receive very high frequency signals
• They receive gamma rays
• They can intercept signals between planets 

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

An object that orbits another object in space is a: 

• Space probe
• Space lander
• Space invader
• Satellite

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Space observatories are used to:

• Collect data
• Take pictures
• All answers
• Transmit information

Unmanned space probes are used to explore outer space because: 

• They are inexpensive
• They are extremely large
• It's too dangerous for humans
• It's too hard to see things far away

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

uncrewed vehicle that carries scientific instruments to distant objects in space

• Space Probe

• Telescope

• Rocket

• Lander

Helpful for viewing dim objects; image is reflected using mirrors

• Telescope

• Reflecting Telescope

• Refracting Telescope

• Spectroscope