Observing Space : Telescopes — Practice Quiz
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What is the wavelength range of visible light that our eyes can see?
Who made the first telescope and when?
What is the main advantage of reflecting telescopes over refracting telescopes?
Where is the largest optical telescope in India located?
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Which types of electromagnetic radiation can pass through Earth's atmosphere? (Select all correct answers)
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Visible light, Radio waves
Only visible light and radio waves can pass through Earth's atmosphere effectively. X-rays, gamma rays, and most ultraviolet rays are absorbed by the atmosphere.
GMRT stands for Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope.
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True
GMRT stands for Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope. It is located near Pune and uses radio waves with wavelengths of about a meter.
What problems do ground-based telescopes face? (Select all correct answers)
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Atmospheric absorption of light, Image shaking due to atmospheric turbulence, Interference from city lights, Cloudy weather
Ground-based telescopes face multiple problems: light absorption by atmosphere, image shaking due to turbulence, city light pollution, and weather interference.
The Hubble telescope was launched in which year?
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1990
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched by NASA in 1990. It orbits Earth at a height of 589 km and is still working today.
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