Tools of Astronomy Outline

Discover essential astronomy tools: learn about telescopes, the electromagnetic spectrum, and space tech!

Vocabulary match the vocabulary word with its definition. electromagnetic spectrum electromagnetic radiation aligned according to wavelength and frequency refracting telescope a telescope that uses lenses to bring visible light to a focus where an image can be seen by an observer. reflecting telescope a telescope that uses a mirror to gather and focus light from a distant object interferometry the process of linking several telescopes together so they can function as one telescope adapt to change to suit a new purpose Sequence Sequence each type of electromganetic radiation by order of decreasing wavelength. Then give one fact about each type of electromagnetic radiation. 7 Gamma Rays have the shortest wavelength 3 Infrared Radiation have a lower frequency than visible light 2 Microwaves have the second lowest frequency 1 Radio Waves have the longest wavelength 5 Ultraviolet Radiation causes sunburn 4 Visible Light can be seen by the human eye 6 X-Rays help in diagnosis of disease and observing internal injuries Identify Identify the major benefits of telescopes by completing the graphic organizer. Can observe all wavelengths brings much more light to a focus than the human eye can can make time exposures with the aid of cameras allow astronomers to use specialized equipment such as a photometer Description Object Two Examples Observes wavelengths blocked by Earth's atmosphere satellite Hubble, James Webb Space Telescope Collects light from a distant object and focuses it at a point Telescope refracting, reflecting Collects objects from other planets robotic probes Curiosity, Spirit, New Horizons Describe one advantage that space stations have over a space shuttle when studying the effects of space. Describe in detail the advantage.