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WorksheetsHubble Telescope and Space
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does the Hubble orbit?
Mars
Earth
Jupiter
Can the space telescope detect far away planets ? Can it observe other galaxies too ?
It can only detect planets which are nearby the telescope
It can detect planets and galaxies'
It can only detect Earth
It can detect the milky way
Who invented the space telescope ? (You can chose more than one answer)
Edwin H
Hubble
Thomas Edison
NASA
How many Kilometers does the telescope orbit above the earth ?
549
560
547
346
How much is the diameter of the space telescope ?
1-2 meters
2-3 meters
4-5 meters
None
When did the Hubble Space Telescope start ?
1840
1995
1990
1976
Who was the Space Telescope named after ?
James Webb
Edwin p. Hubble
The main advantage of using orbital observatories like the Hubble Space Telescope is that __________.
they are easier to use than land-based telescopes.
they are cheaper to build than land-based telescopes.
they can look anywhere in the universe at any time.
they avoid the distortion and absorption of electromagnetic waves by the atmosphere.
Which of these can solve the issue of atmospheric blurring?
polishing the lens
only using the telescope when it's a clear night
putting the telescope in space
putting the telescope underground
Which of these light types cannot be captured by a telescope?
Radio waves
Microwaves
Ultraviolet
All of them can be captured
What type of telescope is the Hubble Telescope?
Refracting
Cassegrain Reflecting
Prime Focus Reflecting
Newtonian Reflecting
What is the primary purpose of the Hubble Space Telescope?
To observe distant stars and galaxies
To monitor weather patterns on Earth
To communicate with satellites
To explore the ocean depths
Which of the following is a significant advantage of the Hubble Space Telescope over ground-based telescopes?
It is less expensive to maintain
It can operate in all weather conditions
It avoids atmospheric distortion
It has a larger mirror
How does the Hubble Space Telescope transmit data back to Earth?
Through radio waves
Via fiber optic cables
Using laser beams
By physical retrieval of data storage
What was one of the major discoveries made by the Hubble Space Telescope?
The existence of black holes
The presence of water on Mars
The discovery of a new planet in our solar system
The expansion rate of the universe
