James Webb Space Telescope Quiz

What year was the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launched?

• 2018

• 2021

• 2015

• 2023

Where is the James Webb Space Telescope deployed in space?

• Low Earth Orbit

• Mars Orbit

• Lagrange Point 2 (L2)

• Geostationary Orbit

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is the James Webb Space Telescope primarily designed to observe?

• Gamma rays

• X-rays

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

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Who was James Webb, after whom the telescope is named?

• An astronaut who walked on the Moon

• The second administrator of NASA

• The first person to discover exoplanets

• A famous astronomer from the 19th century

What is the main mission objective of the James Webb Space Telescope?

• To study the Earth's atmosphere

• To observe the formation of stars and galaxies in the early universe

• To monitor weather patterns on Mars

• To search for asteroids near Earth

Which of the following is NOT a scientific instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope?

• Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam)

• Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI)

• Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS)

• Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec)

What is the approximate diameter of the James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror?

• 2.4 meters

• 6.5 meters

• 10 meters

• 1.2 meters

Why was the Lagrange Point 2 (L2) chosen as the deployment location for JWST?

• It is the closest point to Earth

• It allows the telescope to remain cool and have a stable view of deep space

• It is the only place with strong magnetic fields

• It is easier to communicate with Earth from there

Which of the following best describes the orbit of the James Webb Space Telescope?

• Circular orbit around Earth

• Orbit around the Sun at L2, about 1.5 million km from Earth

• Elliptical orbit around Mars

• Geostationary orbit

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What is the purpose of the large sunshield on the James Webb Space Telescope?

• To collect solar energy for power

• To protect the telescope from micrometeoroids

• To block heat and light from the Sun, keeping the telescope cold

• To reflect signals back to Earth