Exploring Space Section 1 Radiation from Space Define

Exploring Space Section 1 Radiation from Space Define: • Electromagnetic spectrum • Refracting telescope • Reflecting telescope • Observatory • Radio telescope

Exploring Space Section 1 Radiation from Space *List seven forms of electromagnetic radiation. Compare and contrast short wavelength radiation with long wavelength radiation by completing the chart below. Short Wavelength Sketch of Each wave Description of frequency Long Wavelength

Exploring Space Section 1 Radiation from Space Compare a refracting telescope with a reflecting telescope. • • Use your book to help you draw crosssections of each telescope. Use arrows to indicate the path taken by light in each type. Label the eyepiece lens, focal point, and ay other mirrors or lenses. Refracting Telescope Model the shapes of convex lens and concave mirror. Concave Lens Reflecting Telescope Concave Mirror

Exploring Space Section 1 Radiation from Space • Summarize information about the Hubble Space Telescope by completing the paragraph. In 1. ______, the 2. _______ was launched. Scientists expected Clear pictures from this 3. _______ telescope because it was 4. __________. However, a mistake was made when the telescope’s 5. ____________, so it did not make 6. __________. Repair missions were made (years) 7. _________, when small 8. _______ were added to correct the images. *Organize information about radio telescopes in the chart below. Purpose: Design: Collect information to : 1. 2. 3.