Space Based Telescopes

What is a primary advantage of space telescopes over ground-based telescopes?

• cost-effectiveness

• less atmospheric interference

• limited observation time

• ease of maintenance

Space telescopes provide a clearer view of celestial objects because they are not as affected by ___.

• cost limitations

• gravity

• light pollution

• sunlight

The absence of atmospheric turbulence in space allows space telescopes to achieve ___.

• lower magnification

• higher resolution

• slower data transmission

• limited spectral coverage

Space telescopes can observe celestial objects continuously without being affected by ___.

• solar wind

• Earth's magnetic field

• day-night cycles

• solar flares

What type of radiation can space telescopes observe more effectively due to the lack of atmospheric absorption?

• infrared light

• ultraviolet

• radio broadcast transmissions

• microwaves

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

The extended observation time of space telescopes allows for the study off ___.

• short-lived celestial events

• only nearby objects

• Earth's atmosphere

• ground-based phenomena

Space telescopes can be challenging because they may experience ___.

• budget constraints

• challenges with maintenance

• shorter lifespans

• all of these

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Compared to ground-based telescopes, space telescopes typically have a more ___.

• limited field of view

• expensive development cost

• restricted wavelength range

• controlled operational lifespan

The advantage of space telescopes in studying ultraviolet radiation is primarily due to ___.

• greater magnification

• absence of airglow from the atmosphere

• lower resolution

• reduced spectral coverage

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Space telescopes are not affected by light pollution, allowing them to observe ___.

• only bright objects

• distant galaxies

• planets in our solar system

• artificial satellites