Hubble Trivia: 3) What Advantage Does Hubble Space Telescope Have Over Ground-based Telescopes?

The video explains how atmospheric turbulence makes stars appear blurry from Earth, highlighting the advantage of space telescopes like Hubble in providing sharp images. It discusses the revolutionary impact of Hubble on astronomy, marking a clear distinction between knowledge before and after its launch. Over its 30-year lifespan, Hubble has been a highly productive scientific instrument, significantly advancing our understanding of the universe.

What is the main reason stars appear blurry when observed from the ground?

• Light pollution from cities

• Atmospheric turbulence

• Cloud cover

• The Earth's rotation

How does the Space Telescope improve astronomical observations compared to ground-based telescopes?

• By being closer to the stars

• By avoiding atmospheric interference

• By being larger in size

• By using more powerful lenses

What significant change did the Hubble Space Telescope bring to astronomy?

• It enabled faster data transmission

• It increased the number of visible stars

• It provided clearer images of celestial objects

• It allowed for the discovery of new planets

How long has the Hubble Space Telescope been operational?

• 20 years

• 40 years

• 10 years

• 30 years

Why is the Hubble Space Telescope considered the most productive scientific instrument?

• It has made the most significant scientific contributions

• It has provided the most data

• It has been operational the longest

• It has discovered the most stars