Observatories for Stars and Galaxies

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Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large array of radio telescopes?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Subaru Telescope


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is a radio telescope located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It consists of 66 individual radio telescopes that can be combined to create a single telescope with a very large collecting area.

Which observatory is located on Mauna Kea in Hawaii and is known for its twin 10-meter telescopes?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Subaru Telescope


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Keck Observatory is located on Mauna Kea in Hawaii. It consists of two 10-meter telescopes that can be used together to create a single telescope with a very large collecting area.

Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large optical telescopes?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Subaru Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Very Large Telescope (VLT) is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It consists of four 8.2-meter telescopes that can be used together to create a single telescope with a very large collecting area.

Which observatory is located on Mauna Kea in Hawaii and is known for its large infrared telescope?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Subaru Telescope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Subaru Telescope is located on Mauna Kea in Hawaii. It is an 8.2-meter optical and infrared telescope that is one of the largest telescopes in the world.

Which observatory is located in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona and is known for its solar telescopes?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. National Solar Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Solar Observatory is located in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. It is a complex of telescopes that are used to study the Sun.

Which observatory is located in the Canary Islands in Spain and is known for its large optical telescopes?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Gran Telescopio Canarias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) is located in the Canary Islands in Spain. It is a 10.4-meter optical telescope that is one of the largest telescopes in the world.

Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large gamma-ray telescope?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. High Energy Stereoscopic System


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The High Energy Stereoscopic System (H.E.S.S.) is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It is a system of five telescopes that are used to study gamma rays.

Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large neutrino telescope?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. IceCube Neutrino Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It is a large neutrino telescope that is buried in the ice.

Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large gravitational wave detector?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It is a large gravitational wave detector that is used to study gravitational waves.

Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large cosmic microwave background telescope?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Atacama Cosmology Telescope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It is a large cosmic microwave background telescope that is used to study the early universe.

Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large submillimeter telescope?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Atacama Submillimeter Telescope Experiment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Atacama Submillimeter Telescope Experiment (ASTE) is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It is a large submillimeter telescope that is used to study the cold gas and dust in galaxies.

Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large radio telescope?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Atacama Pathfinder Experiment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Atacama Pathfinder Experiment (APEX) is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It is a large radio telescope that is used to study the molecular gas and dust in galaxies.

Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large infrared telescope?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Atacama Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope (ALMA) is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It is a large infrared telescope that is used to study the cold gas and dust in galaxies.

Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large optical telescope?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Gemini Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gemini Observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It is a large optical telescope that is used to study the stars and galaxies.

Which observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile and is known for its large radio telescope?

  1. Very Large Telescope

  2. Keck Observatory

  3. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  4. Paranal Observatory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Paranal Observatory is located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. It is a large radio telescope that is used to study the stars and galaxies.

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