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The Instruments and Techniques of Astrophysics

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Which of the following is not a type of telescope?

  1. Refracting telescope

  2. Reflecting telescope

  3. Radio telescope

  4. X-ray telescope

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Radio telescopes are not telescopes in the traditional sense, as they do not use lenses or mirrors to focus light. Instead, they use radio waves to detect and study celestial objects.

What is the largest optical telescope in the world?

  1. Gran Telescopio Canarias

  2. Keck I and Keck II telescopes

  3. Subaru Telescope

  4. Very Large Telescope

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gran Telescopio Canarias is the largest optical telescope in the world, with a primary mirror diameter of 10.4 meters.

What is the most powerful radio telescope in the world?

  1. Atacama Large Millimeter Array

  2. Square Kilometre Array

  3. Very Large Array

  4. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Square Kilometre Array is the most powerful radio telescope in the world, with a total collecting area of one square kilometer.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. A space telescope that orbits Earth

  2. A ground-based telescope located in Hawaii

  3. A radio telescope located in Chile

  4. An X-ray telescope located in Japan

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope is a space telescope that orbits Earth, providing astronomers with high-resolution images and data from across the universe.

What is the James Webb Space Telescope?

  1. A space telescope that will replace the Hubble Space Telescope

  2. A ground-based telescope located in the Atacama Desert

  3. A radio telescope located in Australia

  4. An X-ray telescope located in Europe

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope is a space telescope that will replace the Hubble Space Telescope, providing astronomers with even more powerful capabilities for studying the universe.

What is spectroscopy?

  1. The study of the absorption and emission of light by atoms and molecules

  2. The study of the motion of celestial objects

  3. The study of the composition of celestial objects

  4. The study of the structure of celestial objects

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spectroscopy is the study of the absorption and emission of light by atoms and molecules, which can provide information about the composition, temperature, and motion of celestial objects.

What is photometry?

  1. The study of the absorption and emission of light by atoms and molecules

  2. The study of the motion of celestial objects

  3. The study of the composition of celestial objects

  4. The study of the structure of celestial objects

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Photometry is the study of the intensity of light from celestial objects, which can provide information about their brightness, temperature, and distance.

What is astrometry?

  1. The study of the absorption and emission of light by atoms and molecules

  2. The study of the motion of celestial objects

  3. The study of the composition of celestial objects

  4. The study of the structure of celestial objects

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Astrometry is the study of the motion of celestial objects, which can provide information about their orbits, masses, and distances.

What is interferometry?

  1. A technique for combining the light from multiple telescopes to create a single image

  2. A technique for measuring the distance to celestial objects

  3. A technique for studying the composition of celestial objects

  4. A technique for studying the structure of celestial objects

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Interferometry is a technique for combining the light from multiple telescopes to create a single image, which can provide much higher resolution than a single telescope.

What is adaptive optics?

  1. A technique for correcting the distortions caused by Earth's atmosphere

  2. A technique for measuring the distance to celestial objects

  3. A technique for studying the composition of celestial objects

  4. A technique for studying the structure of celestial objects

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adaptive optics is a technique for correcting the distortions caused by Earth's atmosphere, which can improve the resolution of ground-based telescopes.

What is a coronagraph?

  1. A device used to block out the light from a star

  2. A device used to measure the distance to celestial objects

  3. A device used to study the composition of celestial objects

  4. A device used to study the structure of celestial objects

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A coronagraph is a device used to block out the light from a star, which allows astronomers to study the faint objects that are close to the star.

What is a spectrograph?

  1. A device used to split light into its component wavelengths

  2. A device used to measure the distance to celestial objects

  3. A device used to study the composition of celestial objects

  4. A device used to study the structure of celestial objects

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A spectrograph is a device used to split light into its component wavelengths, which allows astronomers to study the composition and motion of celestial objects.

What is a photometer?

  1. A device used to measure the intensity of light

  2. A device used to measure the distance to celestial objects

  3. A device used to study the composition of celestial objects

  4. A device used to study the structure of celestial objects

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A photometer is a device used to measure the intensity of light, which allows astronomers to study the brightness and temperature of celestial objects.

What is an astrometer?

  1. A device used to measure the position of celestial objects

  2. A device used to measure the distance to celestial objects

  3. A device used to study the composition of celestial objects

  4. A device used to study the structure of celestial objects

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An astrometer is a device used to measure the position of celestial objects, which allows astronomers to study their motion and orbits.

What is an interferometer?

  1. A device used to combine the light from multiple telescopes

  2. A device used to measure the distance to celestial objects

  3. A device used to study the composition of celestial objects

  4. A device used to study the structure of celestial objects

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An interferometer is a device used to combine the light from multiple telescopes, which allows astronomers to achieve much higher resolution than a single telescope.

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