WorksheetsAstronomical Instrument
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Uses mirrors and lenses to focus light rays to make images of objects in space.
optical telescopes (reflector/refractors)
space probes
radio telescopes
spectroscopes
Receives radio waves emitted from objects in space to produce images
reflector telescope
refractor telescope
radio telescope
spectroscope
Collects light from distant stars and separates that light into bands of different colors
reflector telescope
refractor telescope
radio telescope
spectroscope
Uses visible light to identify information about stars
reflector telescope
refractor telescope
radio telescope
spectroscope
Collects data from places outside of Earth's orbit that would be too dangerous for humans
satellies
space probes
other telescopes
spectroscope
Which of the following is affected by the Earth's atmosphere?
satellites
radio telescopes
space observatories
spectroscope
Telescopes orbit the Earth on these devices so the atmosphere doesn't affect them
refractor telescopes
reflector telescopes
satellites
space probes
What types of telescopes use radio waves?
refractor telescope
reflector telescope
satellites
radio telescopes
Which parts of the electromagnetic spectrum can be used by telescopes?
Radio waves
Visible light
Radio and visible light
All parts can be used
The Hubble Telescope is an example of a______________
space probe
reflector telescope
space observatory
other telescopes
what's a sundial used for
a. to find the stars
b. to find the sundaes
c. to find the time of day
d. to find your location
What's a sextant used for________________?
a. finding your location
b. finding the sun
c. finding sundaes
d. finding celestial bodies
When was the oldest operating astronomical clock made off?
a. 1510
b.1210
c. 1410
d. 1310
How long was a year determined to be in the Gregorian Calendar
a. 365.2455
b.365.2422
c. 365.2466
Incorrect
to find the sundaes
d. 364.7422
What is a celestial sphere used for__________?
a. astronomy and finding sundaes
b. navigation and astronomy
c. navigation and finding sundaes
d. to find your location
