Telescopes Used in Observatories
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the different types of telescopes used in observatories, their characteristics, and their applications in astronomical observations. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: astronomy observatories telescopes |
Which type of telescope uses a curved mirror to focus light?
What is the primary advantage of a refracting telescope over a reflecting telescope?
What type of telescope combines the features of both refracting and reflecting telescopes?
Which type of telescope is primarily used to detect radio waves emitted by celestial objects?
What is the largest optical telescope currently in operation?
Which telescope is known for its ability to detect faint objects in the infrared spectrum?
What is the primary purpose of the Hubble Space Telescope?
Which telescope is designed to study high-energy phenomena in the universe, such as black holes and neutron stars?
What is the main advantage of using adaptive optics in telescopes?
Which telescope is known for its ability to detect and characterize exoplanets?
What is the primary function of an interferometer in astronomy?
Which telescope is known for its ability to observe the cosmic microwave background radiation?
What is the primary advantage of using a segmented mirror in large telescopes?
Which telescope is known for its ability to detect gravitational waves?
What is the primary purpose of the James Webb Space Telescope?