Telescope

Chapter 5 Question 34, page 132: The Hubble Space Telescope obtains higher-resolution images than most ground-based telescopes because it is

A)closer to the stars

B)larger

C)above Earth's atmosphere

C)above Earth's atmosphere

The main optical element of a reflecting telescope is

A)a flat mirror

B)a curved mirror

C)a lens

B)a curved mirror

The main function of a telescope is

A)to separate out fine details of astronomical objects

B)to magnify astronomical objects

C)to collect light from astronomical objects

C)to collect light from astronomical objects

Which of the following wavelength regions can be observed easily by a telescope located on Earth's surface?

A)radio

B)gamma-ray, X-ray, radio and ultraviolet regions

C)gamma-ray

D)X-ray

F)ultraviolet

A)radio

The main optical element of a refracting telescope is

A)a lens

B)a curved mirror

C)a flat mirror

A)a lens

Various wavelength regions of the electromagnetic spectrum are listed in the choices below. For the purpose of this question assume that all or part of the wavelengths within a region are being considered - for example, entire region would refer to all infrared wavelengths and partial region would refer to some of the ultraviolet wavelengths. Which choice contains regions that are entirely or partially able penetrate the Earth's atmosphere and reach the ground?

X-ray, visible and radio

X-ray, visible and infrared

visible, infrared and radio

X-ray, infrared and radio

visible and radio

visible, infrared and radio

Which of the following telescopes would produce the brightest image of the Andromeda Galaxy in visible light?

A)An 8 inch diameter reflecting telescope

B)any of these telescopes

C)A 10 inch diameter reflecting telescope

D)A 4 inch diameter reflecting telescope

C)A 10 inch diameter reflecting telescope

NASA is funding a program to view the Andromeda Galaxy with an X-ray wavelength telescope. Which of the choices below would be the best location for the telescope?

A)underground

B)top of a mountain on Earth

C)space

D)desert on Earth

C)space