Ultraviolet Observatories

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Ultraviolet Observatories, including their history, instruments, discoveries, and contributions to our understanding of the universe.
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Which space agency launched the first ultraviolet observatory?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA launched the first ultraviolet observatory, Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 (OAO-2), in 1968.

What is the primary advantage of using ultraviolet telescopes for astronomical observations?

  1. They can see through dust and gas

  2. They can detect faint objects

  3. They can measure the temperature of stars

  4. They can study the composition of planets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ultraviolet telescopes can penetrate dust and gas, allowing astronomers to observe objects that are hidden from visible light telescopes.

Which ultraviolet observatory discovered the first extrasolar planet?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  3. Spitzer Space Telescope

  4. Kepler Space Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope discovered the first extrasolar planet, 51 Pegasi b, in 1995.

What is the name of the ultraviolet observatory that was launched in 2003 to study the formation and evolution of galaxies?

  1. Galaxy Evolution Explorer

  2. Cosmic Origins Spectrograph

  3. Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer

  4. Ultraviolet and Optical Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) was launched in 2003 to study the formation and evolution of galaxies.

Which ultraviolet observatory was designed to study the Sun's atmosphere and its impact on Earth's climate?

  1. Solar Dynamics Observatory

  2. Solar and Heliospheric Observatory

  3. Transition Region and Coronal Explorer

  4. Extreme Ultraviolet Imager


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) was launched in 2010 to study the Sun's atmosphere and its impact on Earth's climate.

What is the name of the ultraviolet observatory that was launched in 2018 to study the interstellar medium and the formation of stars and planets?

  1. James Webb Space Telescope

  2. Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

  3. Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope

  4. Ultraviolet Multi-Object Spectrograph


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ultraviolet Multi-Object Spectrograph (UMOS) was launched in 2018 to study the interstellar medium and the formation of stars and planets.

Which ultraviolet observatory is known for its ability to detect faint objects and study the early universe?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  3. Spitzer Space Telescope

  4. James Webb Space Telescope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is known for its ability to detect faint objects and study the early universe.

What is the name of the ultraviolet observatory that was launched in 1999 to study the composition and structure of stars and galaxies?

  1. Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer

  2. Cosmic Origins Spectrograph

  3. Galaxy Evolution Explorer

  4. Ultraviolet and Optical Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) was launched in 1999 to study the composition and structure of stars and galaxies.

Which ultraviolet observatory was designed to study the evolution of galaxies and the formation of stars?

  1. Cosmic Origins Spectrograph

  2. Galaxy Evolution Explorer

  3. Ultraviolet and Optical Telescope

  4. Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) was designed to study the evolution of galaxies and the formation of stars.

What is the name of the ultraviolet observatory that was launched in 2000 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's space weather?

  1. Solar Dynamics Observatory

  2. Solar and Heliospheric Observatory

  3. Transition Region and Coronal Explorer

  4. Extreme Ultraviolet Imager


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Transition Region and Coronal Explorer (TRACE) was launched in 2000 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's space weather.

Which ultraviolet observatory is known for its ability to study the composition and dynamics of planetary atmospheres?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  3. Spitzer Space Telescope

  4. James Webb Space Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is known for its ability to study the composition and dynamics of planetary atmospheres.

What is the name of the ultraviolet observatory that was launched in 1995 to study the composition and structure of the interstellar medium?

  1. Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer

  2. Cosmic Origins Spectrograph

  3. Galaxy Evolution Explorer

  4. Ultraviolet and Optical Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) was launched in 1995 to study the composition and structure of the interstellar medium.

Which ultraviolet observatory was designed to study the evolution of galaxies and the formation of stars?

  1. Cosmic Origins Spectrograph

  2. Galaxy Evolution Explorer

  3. Ultraviolet and Optical Telescope

  4. Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) was designed to study the evolution of galaxies and the formation of stars.

What is the name of the ultraviolet observatory that was launched in 2000 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's space weather?

  1. Solar Dynamics Observatory

  2. Solar and Heliospheric Observatory

  3. Transition Region and Coronal Explorer

  4. Extreme Ultraviolet Imager


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Transition Region and Coronal Explorer (TRACE) was launched in 2000 to study the Sun's corona and its impact on Earth's space weather.

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