Hubble Telescope Discoveries Quiz

What role does the Hubble Telescope play in modern space exploration?

• It is primarily used for studying the Moon.

• It is outdated and no longer contributes to space studies.

• It is the only telescope used for space exploration.

• It has paved the way for newer telescopes and still provides valuable data.

What is a protostellar object as observed by the Hubble Telescope?

• A distant galaxy cluster.

• A newly forming star surrounded by dust.

• A type of black hole.

• A comet in our solar system.

What is an astrophysical maser?

• A type of star.

• A new planet discovered by Hubble.

• A type of galaxy.

• A laser that emits coherent light at microwave wavelengths.

How does the Hubble Telescope help in understanding galaxy clusters?

• By studying the Earth's atmosphere.

• By detecting new planets.

• By observing the interactions of dark and luminous matter.

• By measuring the temperature of stars.

What is the significance of gravitational lensing observed by the Hubble Telescope?

• It studies the Earth's atmosphere.

• It measures the temperature of stars.

• It magnifies distant objects for observation.

• It helps in detecting new planets.

What significant event was observed in the spiral galaxy UGC 12295?

• A comet impact.

• A new planet formation.

• A supernova explosion.

• A black hole merger.

What was the focus of the astronomers studying the supernova in UGC 12295?

• To understand the evolution of matter in the universe.

• To find new planets.

• To measure the galaxy's temperature.

• To study the Earth's climate.

What are jellyfish galaxies known for?

• Being the oldest galaxies.

• Having the most planets.

• Being the largest galaxies in the universe.

• Their resemblance to aquatic jellyfish due to star formation tendrils.

How do jellyfish galaxies form their distinctive tendrils?

• By interacting with the intracluster medium.

• Through the collision of two galaxies.

• Through the gravitational pull of a black hole.

• By the explosion of a nearby star.

What does the study of jellyfish galaxies reveal about star formation?

• It is completely different from other galaxies.

• It is influenced by the galaxy's main disk.

• It is similar to star formation in other galaxies.

• It only occurs in the presence of black holes.