Exploring the Universe: Observatories and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Which observatory is used for gamma-ray observations?

• Kepler

• Planck

• HESS

• SOFIA

What is the primary challenge for infrared astronomy?

• X-ray absorption

• Visible light distortion

• Infrared emissions from the atmosphere and equipment

• Radio interference

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Which telescope is known for its visible light observations in space?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• NuSTAR

• WMAP

• Spektr-R

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What is the cosmic microwave background?

• X-rays from black holes

• Light from distant stars

• Remnant radiation from the Big Bang

• Infrared emissions from galaxies

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Which observatory was launched to study the history of star formation in ultraviolet wavelengths?

• Herschel

• Fermi

• Chandra

• GALEX

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What technique allows radio astronomers to create high-resolution images?

• Spectroscopy

• Interferometry

• Photometry

• Astrometry

Which observatory is designed to operate in a heliocentric orbit for infrared observations?

• VLA

• Swift

• Greenbank

• James Webb Space Telescope

What is the main advantage of space-based visible-light observatories?

• They can observe during the day

• They avoid atmospheric turbulence

• They are closer to the stars

• They are cheaper to build

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