Hubble and Webb Telescope

The new telescope that is going to launch on December 18, 2021 is the _______________________________________.

Answer explanation

This telescope gathers mainly visible light and has been in use for over 30 years.

• Spitzer

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Chandra

• James Webb Space Telescope

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Why do we use the entire electromagnetic spectrum to study space?

• Because the visible spectrum is such a small part of light we are missing out by not doing so.

• So we can determine the direction galaxies are moving

• So we can understand the nature of time.

• So we can see the composition of galaxies

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Space observatories are used to:

• Collect data

• Take pictures

• All answers

• Transmit information

This telescope will orbit the sun at a distance of 1 million miles from Earth to gather infrared waves.

• Spitzer

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Chandra

• James Webb Space Telescope

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Check each correct reason for why telescopes are put in space to be used.

• No weather

• Lots of light

• No atmosphere

• Easier to fix

What is the primary purpose of the Hubble Space Telescope?

• To observe distant galaxies and stars in the visible spectrum

• To detect gravitational waves

• To study the Earth's atmosphere

• To monitor solar flares

Which of the following is a key advantage of the James Webb Space Telescope over the Hubble Space Telescope?

• It can observe in the infrared spectrum

• It is closer to Earth

• It has a larger mirror

• It is cheaper to operate

What is one of the main scientific goals of the James Webb Space Telescope?

• To study the formation of stars and planets

• To measure the Earth's magnetic field

• To track asteroids

• To observe the Sun's corona

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How does the location of the Hubble Space Telescope benefit its observations?

• It is above Earth's atmosphere, reducing distortion

• It is closer to the Sun

• It is in a geostationary orbit

• It is shielded from cosmic rays