Hubble Space Telescope and Nebulae

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What is the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. A space telescope that orbits Earth.

  2. A ground-based telescope located in Chile.

  3. A spacecraft that explores the outer planets.

  4. A satellite that studies the Sun.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope is a space telescope that orbits Earth. It was launched in 1990 and has revolutionized our understanding of the universe.

What is a nebula?

  1. A cloud of gas and dust in space.

  2. A type of star.

  3. A planet that orbits a star.

  4. A galaxy that is far away.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space. Nebulae are often found in regions where stars are forming or dying.

What is the most famous nebula observed by the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. The Orion Nebula.

  2. The Eagle Nebula.

  3. The Carina Nebula.

  4. The Horsehead Nebula.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Eagle Nebula is the most famous nebula observed by the Hubble Space Telescope. It is also known as the Pillars of Creation.

What is the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope's observations of nebulae?

  1. They have helped us to understand how stars are formed.

  2. They have revealed the existence of new types of nebulae.

  3. They have provided stunning images of the universe.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's observations of nebulae have helped us to understand how stars are formed, revealed the existence of new types of nebulae, and provided stunning images of the universe.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's primary mission?

  1. To study the planets in our solar system.

  2. To observe the stars in our galaxy.

  3. To explore the galaxies beyond our own.

  4. To search for life in the universe.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's primary mission is to observe the stars in our galaxy.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's most important scientific discovery?

  1. The existence of dark matter.

  2. The age of the universe.

  3. The expansion of the universe.

  4. The composition of stars.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's most important scientific discovery is the expansion of the universe.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's current status?

  1. It is still in operation.

  2. It has been decommissioned.

  3. It is being repaired.

  4. It is being replaced by a new telescope.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope is still in operation. It is expected to continue operating until at least 2030.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's successor?

  1. The James Webb Space Telescope.

  2. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

  3. The Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope.

  4. The Extremely Large Telescope.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's successor is the James Webb Space Telescope. The James Webb Space Telescope is a next-generation space telescope that is scheduled to be launched in 2022.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's legacy?

  1. It has revolutionized our understanding of the universe.

  2. It has inspired a new generation of scientists.

  3. It has captured some of the most iconic images in history.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's legacy is that it has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, inspired a new generation of scientists, and captured some of the most iconic images in history.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's impact on society?

  1. It has helped us to understand our place in the universe.

  2. It has inspired new technologies.

  3. It has raised awareness of the importance of science.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope's impact on society is that it has helped us to understand our place in the universe, inspired new technologies, and raised awareness of the importance of science.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's future?

  1. It will continue to operate until at least 2030.

  2. It will be decommissioned in the near future.

  3. It will be replaced by a new telescope.

  4. It is uncertain.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope is expected to continue operating until at least 2030.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's contribution to astrophysics?

  1. It has helped us to understand the evolution of stars.

  2. It has revealed the existence of black holes.

  3. It has provided evidence for the Big Bang theory.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has helped us to understand the evolution of stars, revealed the existence of black holes, and provided evidence for the Big Bang theory.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's contribution to cosmology?

  1. It has helped us to measure the age of the universe.

  2. It has revealed the existence of dark energy.

  3. It has provided evidence for the inflationary universe theory.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has helped us to measure the age of the universe, revealed the existence of dark energy, and provided evidence for the inflationary universe theory.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's contribution to planetary science?

  1. It has helped us to understand the formation of planets.

  2. It has revealed the existence of extrasolar planets.

  3. It has provided evidence for the existence of water on Mars.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has helped us to understand the formation of planets, revealed the existence of extrasolar planets, and provided evidence for the existence of water on Mars.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope's contribution to astrobiology?

  1. It has helped us to search for life beyond Earth.

  2. It has revealed the existence of organic molecules in space.

  3. It has provided evidence for the existence of habitable planets.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has helped us to search for life beyond Earth, revealed the existence of organic molecules in space, and provided evidence for the existence of habitable planets.

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