Exploring the Universe with Hubble and Beyond

What has been a significant factor in transforming our understanding of the universe over the last few centuries?

• Invention of the microscope

• Development of space-based telescopes

• Advancements in quantum physics

• Discovery of new planets

Which telescope is known for its significant contributions to space research over 30 years?

• Spitzer Space Telescope

• Hubble Space Telescope

• James Webb Space Telescope

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

What is the role of the Wide Field Camera 3 on the Hubble Space Telescope?

• To study celestial objects across a range of the electromagnetic spectrum

• To repair the telescope

• To communicate with other telescopes

• To launch the telescope into space

What phenomenon occurs when two neutron stars collide?

• Formation of a new galaxy

• Creation of a black hole

• Emission of gravitational waves

• Explosion of a supernova

What are light echoes, as observed in supernovae?

• Gravitational waves from a collision

• New stars forming in a galaxy

• Rings of light spreading from a supernova

• Reflections of sound waves in space