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Space Exploration M3

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  • What type of probe: Voyager 1 explored Jupiter and Saturn and continues on.
    Flyby
  • An instrument that makes distant objects appear nearer is a...
    Telescope
  • What is the biggest star?
    Sun
  • Stars emit which wavelength?
    All wavelengths
  • Which telescope uses a convex lens?
    Refracting
  • What is the name of the telescope that was launched in 1990 and observes visible light?
    Hubble telescope
  • Which telescope uses a curved lens?
    Reflecting
  • Name 4 types of wavelengths that can not be collected on Earths surface?
    Infrared, UV, x-rays, and gamma rays
  • Pluto is known as what type of planet?
    Dwarf planet
  • Name 3 types of wavelengths that can be collected on Earths surface?
    Visible light, microwave, and radio waves
  • What planet is the smallest?
    Earth
  • Name 4 of the outer planets
    Jupiter, saturn, uranus, and neptune
  • Name 4 of the inner planets
    Mercury, venus, earth, and mars
  • The planets revolve around the...
    Sun
  • What are the two types of optical earth based telescopes?
    Refracting and reflecting
  • What are the 7 types of electromagnetic waves?
    Radio, microwaves, infrared, visible, UV, X-rays, gamma rays
  • What galaxy is our solar system in?
    Milky Way
  • What is the hottest planet?
    Venus