Hubble Trivia: 4) What Wavelengths of Light Can Hubble See?

The Hubble Space Telescope is a versatile observatory capable of observing ultraviolet, visible, and some infrared light. It is equipped with multiple scientific instruments, including cameras and spectrographs, each with unique capabilities. Hubble can operate in various modes to observe different celestial phenomena, including tracking fast-moving objects like comets. Its versatility makes it an invaluable tool for studying everything from our solar system to the distant universe.

What types of light can the Hubble Space Telescope observe?

• Only ultraviolet light

• Ultraviolet, visible, and some infrared light

• Only infrared light

• Only visible light

What makes the Hubble Space Telescope an observatory?

• It has a single camera

• It can only observe visible light

• It is equipped with multiple scientific instruments

• It is located on Earth

Which of the following is NOT a capability of Hubble's instruments?

• Receiving different frequencies of light

• Using different modes for various observations

• Observing only the nearby solar system

• Tracking fast-moving comets

How does Hubble's versatility benefit astronomical observations?

• It can only track slow-moving objects

• It is limited to observing the moon

• It allows for a wide range of observations from the solar system to the universe

• It can only observe stars

What is one of the intriguing modes of operation for Hubble?

• Observing only during the day

• Tracking fast-moving objects like comets

• Focusing solely on the sun

• Operating only in the infrared spectrum