The Future of Astronomy

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Which of the following is NOT a major scientific goal for the next decade in astronomy?

  1. Understanding the origin and evolution of the universe

  2. Searching for life beyond Earth

  3. Studying the properties of black holes

  4. Developing new technologies for space exploration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While developing new technologies for space exploration is important, it is not a major scientific goal for the next decade in astronomy.

What is the name of the next-generation space telescope that is scheduled to launch in 2027?

  1. James Webb Space Telescope

  2. Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

  3. Vera C. Rubin Observatory

  4. Thirty Meter Telescope


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the next-generation space telescope that is scheduled to launch in 2027.

What is the primary mission of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory?

  1. To study dark matter

  2. To search for exoplanets

  3. To map the entire sky every few nights

  4. To study the properties of black holes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary mission of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is to map the entire sky every few nights.

Which of the following is NOT a major scientific question that the Thirty Meter Telescope will be able to address?

  1. The origin and evolution of galaxies

  2. The nature of dark matter and dark energy

  3. The formation of stars and planets

  4. The search for life beyond Earth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the Thirty Meter Telescope will be able to address many important scientific questions, the search for life beyond Earth is not one of them.

What is the name of the proposed space mission that aims to send a spacecraft to the Sun's outer atmosphere?

  1. Solar Probe Plus

  2. Parker Solar Probe

  3. Heliosphere Probe

  4. Interstellar Probe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Parker Solar Probe is the proposed space mission that aims to send a spacecraft to the Sun's outer atmosphere.

What is the primary goal of the James Webb Space Telescope?

  1. To study the early universe

  2. To search for exoplanets

  3. To study the properties of black holes

  4. To map the entire sky every few nights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the James Webb Space Telescope is to study the early universe.

Which of the following is NOT a major scientific question that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be able to address?

  1. The origin and evolution of galaxies

  2. The nature of dark matter and dark energy

  3. The formation of stars and planets

  4. The search for life beyond Earth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be able to address many important scientific questions, the search for life beyond Earth is not one of them.

What is the name of the proposed space mission that aims to send a spacecraft to the Kuiper Belt?

  1. New Horizons

  2. Voyager 1

  3. Voyager 2

  4. Kuiper Belt Orbiter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kuiper Belt Orbiter is the proposed space mission that aims to send a spacecraft to the Kuiper Belt.

What is the primary goal of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory?

  1. To study dark matter

  2. To search for exoplanets

  3. To map the entire sky every few nights

  4. To study the properties of black holes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is to map the entire sky every few nights.

Which of the following is NOT a major scientific question that the Thirty Meter Telescope will be able to address?

  1. The origin and evolution of galaxies

  2. The nature of dark matter and dark energy

  3. The formation of stars and planets

  4. The search for life beyond Earth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the Thirty Meter Telescope will be able to address many important scientific questions, the search for life beyond Earth is not one of them.

What is the name of the proposed space mission that aims to send a spacecraft to the Sun's outer atmosphere?

  1. Solar Probe Plus

  2. Parker Solar Probe

  3. Heliosphere Probe

  4. Interstellar Probe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Parker Solar Probe is the proposed space mission that aims to send a spacecraft to the Sun's outer atmosphere.

What is the primary goal of the James Webb Space Telescope?

  1. To study the early universe

  2. To search for exoplanets

  3. To study the properties of black holes

  4. To map the entire sky every few nights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the James Webb Space Telescope is to study the early universe.

Which of the following is NOT a major scientific question that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be able to address?

  1. The origin and evolution of galaxies

  2. The nature of dark matter and dark energy

  3. The formation of stars and planets

  4. The search for life beyond Earth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be able to address many important scientific questions, the search for life beyond Earth is not one of them.

What is the name of the proposed space mission that aims to send a spacecraft to the Kuiper Belt?

  1. New Horizons

  2. Voyager 1

  3. Voyager 2

  4. Kuiper Belt Orbiter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kuiper Belt Orbiter is the proposed space mission that aims to send a spacecraft to the Kuiper Belt.

What is the primary goal of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory?

  1. To study dark matter

  2. To search for exoplanets

  3. To map the entire sky every few nights

  4. To study the properties of black holes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is to map the entire sky every few nights.

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