The Spectroscope
What does a spectroscope help scientists determine?
Chemical composition of celestial objects
What is the main advantage of larger telescopes?
They gather or collect more light
What type of waves do radio telescopes detect?
Radio Waves
What was the first satellite launched into space?
Sputnik 1
What is a rover?
A robotic vehicle that explores the surface of a planet or moon
What are the three types of spectra?
Continuous, emission, absorption
What is the difference between a reflecting and a refracting telescope?
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors; refracting telescopes use lenses
Which type of telescope would best detect X-rays from black holes
X-ray telescope
What was the first human spaceflight mission?
Vostok 1, with Yuri Gagarin
What is the name of the most powerful space telescope currently in operation?
James Webb Space Telescope
A redshift in a star’s spectrum tells us the star is doing what?
Moving away from Earth
What is the purpose of adaptive optics?
To correct for atmospheric distortion
What is the electromagnetic spectrum arranged by?
Wavelength and Frequency
What was the goal of the Apollo missions?
To land humans on the Moon and return them safely to Earth
What is one challenge of sending humans to Mars?
Long-duration space travel and life support systems
What is the name of the effect that shifts spectral lines based on motion?
Doppler Effect
What kind of telescope is best for studying distant galaxies?
A space telescope (duh...)
Why do some telescopes need to be placed in space?
To avoid atmospheric distortion and light pollution
What is the purpose of the International Space Station (ISS)?
To conduct scientific research in microgravity
What technology allows spacecraft to adjust their speed and trajectory in space?
Ion thrusters
What is the most absorbent material that is used in scientific equipment and telescopes to reduce light reflections?
Vanta Black- Vertically aligned carbon nano tubes.
What is interferometry, and why is it useful?
Combining signals from multiple telescopes to improve resolution
Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?
Radio waves
What is one advantage of space telescopes over ground-based telescopes?
They avoid atmospheric interference for clearer images
What is one potential benefit of asteroid mining?
Access to valuable minerals and resources for space travel