Understand how telescopes work and the basics of astronomical observation.
An optical instrument used to observe distant objects by collecting light
The telescope that orbits Earth and has provided some of the most detailed images of the universe
A type of telescope that uses mirrors to collect and focus light
A type of telescope that uses lenses to gather and focus light
The new space telescope designed to look deeper into the universe than Hubble
A type of telescope that observes radio waves from astronomical objects
A technology used in modern telescopes to improve the resolution of objects by countering the eff...
Telescopes that use infrared light to observe objects in space
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An optical instrument used to observe distant objects by collecting light
Telescope
The telescope that orbits Earth and has provided some of the most detailed images of the universe
Hubble Space Telescope
A type of telescope that uses mirrors to collect and focus light
Reflecting Telescope
A type of telescope that uses lenses to gather and focus light
Refracting Telescope
The new space telescope designed to look deeper into the universe than Hubble
James Webb Space Telescope
A type of telescope that observes radio waves from astronomical objects
Radio Telescopes
A technology used in modern telescopes to improve the resolution of objects by countering the effects of atmospheric turbulence
Adaptive Optics
Telescopes that use infrared light to observe objects in space
Infrared Telescopes
The artificial light that interferes with astronomical observations, particularly from ground-based telescopes
Light Pollution
Telescope facilities located on Earth's surface used for astronomical observations
Ground-Based Observatories
Telescopes located outside of Earth's atmosphere, offering advantages such as avoiding light pollution and atmospheric distortion
Space-Based Telescopes
The use of telescopes to observe different types of light beyond the visible spectrum (Radio, Infrared, Ultraviolet, X-ray)
Different Wavelengths Observation
A phenomenon where a massive object bends the path of light, often used in astronomy to study distant objects. Telescopes can observe these effects.
Gravitational Lensing
The ability of a telescope to distinguish between two separate objects that are close together. Greater resolution gives finer detail
Telescope Resolution
A technique used in astronomy to determine the composition, temperature, velocity, and other characteristics of an object
Spectroscopy
In telescopes, aperture is the diameter of the lens or mirror, and determines the amount of light the telescope can collect
Aperture
The role of telescopes in discovering planets outside our solar system by observing their effects on their host stars
Exoplanets Observation
The use of telescopes to study black holes, often indirectly by observing objects being affected by them
Black Holes Observation
Groups of telescopes working together, such as ALMA or VLA, to increase resolving power or to observe larger areas of the sky
Telescope Arrays
A technique for measuring distances to nearby stars using the apparent shift of position as seen from two different points
Parallax
The progression and advancements in telescope technology from Galileo's first optic tube to today's modern space telescopes
Telescopes Evolution
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