Astronomy Quiz

What types of radio telescope is spherical reflector radio telescope built into a natural sinkhole?

• Lovell Telescope

• Arecibo Telescope

• Radio Telescope

• Radio Waves

Answer explanation

Image of Arecibo Telescope located in Puerto Rico.

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is primarily used in optical telescopes?

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

• Infrared light

• Visible light

Which space telescope was launched by NASA in 1990 and has provided remarkable images of the universe?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• James Webb Space Telescope

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Spitzer Space Telescope

Answer explanation

What is the third-largest fully steerable radio telescope?

• Lovell Telescope

• Arecibo Telescope

• Radio Telescope

• Radio Waves

Answer explanation

How does an astrolabe determine the position of celestial objects?

• By measuring the temperature of stars

• By tracking the orbits of planets

• By aligning with the North Star

• By using a built-in compass to find magnetic fields

It is often used to identify atoms and molecules.

• Radio Telescope

• Spectral Line

• Optical Telescope

• Spectrometer

What is the primary function of an optical telescope?

• To detect radio waves

• To observe celestial objects using visible light

• To study the atmosphere of planets

• To measure cosmic radiation

The largest space telescope ever built, set to launch in 2021, is named after which famous astronomer?

• Galileo

• Kepler

• Hubble

• James Webb

It gathers the visible light to observe distant. They gather and focus visible light to create magnified images of objects.

• Radio Telescope

• Specstropy

• Optical telescope

• Radio Telescope

How does a quadrant measure the altitude of celestial objects?

• By tracking their positions relative to the Moon

• By aligning with the Earth's magnetic field

• By using a plumb line to find the zenith

• By sighting along a graduated arc and measuring the angle to the object