The Hubble Deep Field

Description: The Hubble Deep Field is an image of a small area of the sky in the constellation Ursa Major. It was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope over a period of 10 days in 1995. The image revealed thousands of galaxies, some of which are among the most distant objects ever observed.
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What is the Hubble Deep Field?

  1. An image of a small area of the sky in the constellation Ursa Major.

  2. A telescope used to study the universe.

  3. A theory about the origin of the universe.

  4. A spacecraft that has visited Jupiter.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field is an image of a small area of the sky in the constellation Ursa Major. It was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope over a period of 10 days in 1995.

How many galaxies were revealed in the Hubble Deep Field image?

  1. Thousands

  2. Hundreds

  3. Dozens

  4. A few


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field image revealed thousands of galaxies, some of which are among the most distant objects ever observed.

What is the significance of the Hubble Deep Field image?

  1. It revealed the existence of dark matter.

  2. It provided evidence for the Big Bang theory.

  3. It showed that the universe is much larger than previously thought.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field image revealed the existence of dark matter, provided evidence for the Big Bang theory, and showed that the universe is much larger than previously thought.

How long did it take to take the Hubble Deep Field image?

  1. 10 days

  2. 1 month

  3. 1 year

  4. 10 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field image was taken over a period of 10 days in 1995.

What is the name of the constellation in which the Hubble Deep Field is located?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Draco

  4. Cepheus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field is located in the constellation Ursa Major.

What is the distance to the most distant galaxy in the Hubble Deep Field image?

  1. 13 billion light-years

  2. 10 billion light-years

  3. 7 billion light-years

  4. 4 billion light-years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most distant galaxy in the Hubble Deep Field image is 13 billion light-years away.

What is the name of the telescope that took the Hubble Deep Field image?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. James Webb Space Telescope

  3. Spitzer Space Telescope

  4. Chandra X-ray Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field image was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.

What is the size of the Hubble Deep Field image?

  1. 2.5 arcminutes by 2.5 arcminutes

  2. 5 arcminutes by 5 arcminutes

  3. 10 arcminutes by 10 arcminutes

  4. 15 arcminutes by 15 arcminutes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field image is 2.5 arcminutes by 2.5 arcminutes in size.

What is the wavelength range of the Hubble Deep Field image?

  1. Visible light

  2. Infrared light

  3. Ultraviolet light

  4. X-rays


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field image was taken in visible light.

What is the resolution of the Hubble Deep Field image?

  1. 0.1 arcseconds

  2. 0.2 arcseconds

  3. 0.3 arcseconds

  4. 0.4 arcseconds


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field image has a resolution of 0.1 arcseconds.

What is the name of the project that produced the Hubble Deep Field image?

  1. Hubble Deep Field Project

  2. Hubble Ultra Deep Field Project

  3. Hubble Extreme Deep Field Project

  4. Hubble Space Telescope Treasury Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field image was produced by the Hubble Deep Field Project.

Who was the principal investigator of the Hubble Deep Field Project?

  1. Robert Williams

  2. Rodger Thompson

  3. Malcolm Longair

  4. Richard Ellis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert Williams was the principal investigator of the Hubble Deep Field Project.

What was the scientific goal of the Hubble Deep Field Project?

  1. To study the early universe

  2. To search for black holes

  3. To measure the expansion rate of the universe

  4. To find new planets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific goal of the Hubble Deep Field Project was to study the early universe.

What has the Hubble Deep Field Project taught us about the early universe?

  1. It is much larger than previously thought.

  2. It is much older than previously thought.

  3. It is much more complex than previously thought.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field Project has taught us that the early universe is much larger, much older, and much more complex than previously thought.

What is the legacy of the Hubble Deep Field Project?

  1. It has revolutionized our understanding of the early universe.

  2. It has inspired a new generation of astronomers.

  3. It has led to the development of new telescopes and instruments.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Deep Field Project has revolutionized our understanding of the early universe, inspired a new generation of astronomers, and led to the development of new telescopes and instruments.

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