Telescopes - Looking into space (Edexcel GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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What types of radiation do telescopes detect?
What types of radiation do telescopes detect?
Different types of EM radiation
What optical telescopes detect
What optical telescopes detect
Visible light
Refraction in optical telescopes
Refraction in optical telescopes
Bending of light
Reflection in optical telescopes
Reflection in optical telescopes
Bouncing of light
Effect of larger aperture
Effect of larger aperture
Gathers more light, makes objects brighter & clearer
Why space telescopes needed
Why space telescopes needed
Earth's atmosphere absorbs light from space
Why mountains good for telescopes
Why mountains good for telescopes
High altitude reduces atmospheric interference
Why dark places good for telescopes
Why dark places good for telescopes
Reduces light pollution
Best telescope location
Best telescope location
Space (above atmosphere, clearest view)
What radio telescopes detect
What radio telescopes detect
Radio waves
Radio telescope key discovery
Radio telescope key discovery
Cosmic microwave background radiation
What X-ray telescopes detect
What X-ray telescopes detect
X-rays
What X-ray telescopes observe
What X-ray telescopes observe
Violent & high-temperature events (supernovas, black holes)
Computer benefits with telescopes
Computer benefits with telescopes
Clearer images, store data, quick analysis
Benefit of bigger telescopes
Benefit of bigger telescopes
Better resolution & gather more light for faint objects