Radio Telescope

What is the main function of a radio telescope?

• Detect and study radio waves emitted by celestial objects

• Detect visible light emitted by celestial objects

• Detect and study gamma rays emitted by celestial objects

• Detect and study X-rays emitted by celestial objects

What distinguishes radio telescopes from optical telescopes?

• Use prisms to collect and focus radio waves

• Use mirrors to collect and focus radio waves

• Use lenses to collect and focus radio waves

• Use large, dish-shaped antennas to collect and focus radio waves

Which of the following is NOT a phenomenon observable with radio telescopes?

• Cosmic microwave background radiation

• Comets

• Pulsars

• Cold interstellar gas

Where is the Green Bank Observatory located?

• Florida, USA

• California, USA

• Texas, USA

• West Virginia, USA

What is the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) known for?

• Consisting of 66 high-precision antennas

• Comprising 27 dish antennas arranged in a Y-shaped configuration

• Observing in the visible light wavelength range

• Located in New Mexico, USA

What do advancements in technology aim to enhance in radio telescopes?

• Sensitivity, resolution, and observing capabilities

• Speed, durability, and portability

• Weight, size, and power consumption

• Color accuracy, brightness, and contrast

What collaborative effort aims to build the world's largest radio telescope?

• Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project

• Triangle Mile Array (TMA) project

• Rectangle Acre Array (RAA) project

• Circle Hectare Array (CHA) project