Hubble Space Telescope Quiz

What makes the Hubble Space Telescope unique compared to other space telescopes?

• It is the first telescope to capture images of Mars.

• It is located on the Moon.

• It can be serviced by astronauts.

• It is the largest telescope ever built.

What is the primary function of the new Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) on Hubble?

• To capture images of the Sun.

• To observe both visible and infrared light.

• To measure the Earth's atmosphere.

• To communicate with other satellites.

What phenomenon is observed in Stefan's Quintet?

• A supernova explosion.

• A black hole forming.

• A comet passing by.

• Galaxies merging and colliding.

What is the Bug Nebula also known as?

• The Crab Nebula.

• The Butterfly Nebula.

• The Horsehead Nebula.

• The Eagle Nebula.

What does the WFC3's variety of filters allow astronomers to do?

• Measure the speed of light.

• Communicate with extraterrestrial life.

• Isolate light from different chemical elements.

• Capture images of the Moon.

What is gravitational lensing?

• The reflection of light off a planet.

• The scattering of light by dust.

• The bending of light by a massive object.

• The absorption of light by a black hole.

What is the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph used for?

• To take spectra in ultraviolet light.

• To capture images of the Sun.

• To detect radio waves from space.

• To measure the Earth's magnetic field.

What is significant about the galaxy cluster Abell 370?

• It is the oldest galaxy cluster discovered.

• It contains the largest known black hole.

• It demonstrates the phenomenon of gravitational lensing.

• It is the closest galaxy cluster to Earth.

What is an active galactic nucleus (AGN)?

• A region in a galaxy with intense star formation.

• A supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy.

• A cluster of young stars.

• A dying star emitting large amounts of radiation.

What does the Hubble Space Telescope's continued operation signify?

• It is the oldest telescope still in use.

• It is still capable of groundbreaking discoveries.

• It is primarily used for educational purposes.

• It is the only telescope observing the universe.