SPHEREx Mission Quiz

What is one of the key features of the SPHEREx telescope?

• It can map the entire sky in over 100 colors.

• It is designed to observe only visible light.

• It can observe in only three colors.

• It has a narrow field of view.

How does SPHEREx differ from previous telescopes in terms of color observation?

• It observes fewer colors but with more detail.

• It can observe a small slice of sky in many colors.

• It can map the entire sky in only a few colors.

• It combines the ability to see a small slice of sky in many colors and an all-sky map in over 100 colors.

What type of light does SPHEREx use to observe the universe?

• Ultraviolet

• X-ray

• Infrared

• Visible

What is the purpose of the 3D map of galaxies created by SPHEREx?

• To map the surface of planets.

• To provide new clues about the universe after the Big Bang.

• To study the weather patterns on Earth.

• To identify the age of the universe.

What essential ingredients for life is SPHEREx expected to help identify across our galaxy?

• Helium and hydrogen

• Frozen water and carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Sulfur and phosphorus