Solar System

What are stars described as?

• Giant balls of ice.

• Cosmic energy engines that produce heat, light, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, and forms of radiation.

• Distant planets.

• Reflections of the sun.

What is the primary focus of astronomy?

• The study of Earth's weather patterns.

• The study of objects and matter outside the Earth's atmosphere.

• The study of ancient civilizations.

• The study of the Earth's core.

When was the Hubble Space Telescope launched and how long does it take to circle our planet?

• April 24, 1990, every 95 minutes

• May 15, 1995, every 100 minutes

• March 10, 1985, every 80 minutes

• June 1, 2000, every 110 minutes

Which types of light can Hubble's cameras record?

• Visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared light

• Only visible light

• Visible light and X-rays

• Ultraviolet light and gamma rays

Why can't the Hubble Space Telescope observe the Sun?

• The Sun's heat would damage its instruments.

• The Sun is too far away to observe.

• The Sun's brightness would overexpose the images.

• Hubble is designed only for distant galaxies.

What unique capability was Hubble designed for regarding its maintenance in space?

• It was designed to be visited by astronauts for repairs and upgrades.

• It can self-repair using AI and robotic arms.

• It can return to Earth for maintenance and then be relaunched.

• It has a modular design allowing ground control to swap parts remotely.