Space Telescopes: Sharp Eyes Above the Atmosphere
Why do we launch telescopes into space at all? Meet the great observatories, from mirror segments coated in real gold to dishes that listen to the sky, and learn what each one sees.
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Why do astronomers put telescopes in space at all?Tap an answer
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- What kind of light does the James Webb Space Telescope mainly observe?Multiple Choice · 20s
- Why are the mirror segments of the James Webb telescope coated in a thin layer of gold?Multiple Choice · 20s
- The James Webb Space Telescope circles close to Earth, like the International Space Station.True / False · 20s
- A radio telescope usually looks like a giant...Multiple Choice · 20s
- The Kepler space telescope spent nine years hunting for what?Multiple Choice · 20s
- Some space telescopes are designed to see X-rays coming from objects like black holes.True / False · 20s
- Webb's main mirror is made of 18 smaller pieces. What shape is each segment?Multiple Choice · 20s
- What is the everyday name for the huge shiny surface a reflecting telescope uses to collect light? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
- Which kind of invisible light, felt as heat, does the Webb telescope specialize in? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
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