History of Radio Astronomy

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What is the name of the method that combines signals from multiple telescopes electronically to produce high-resolution images?

  • Telescope alignment
  • Signal amalgamation
  • Radio synchronization
  • Interferometry (correct)

What is the primary advantage of using interferometry in radio astronomy?

  • Increased telescope size
  • Faster data transmission
  • Reduced energy consumption
  • Improved image resolution (correct)

What did Karl Jansky discover using his radio antenna?

  • The interference with Bell Telephone Laboratories' communications
  • Radio emissions that moved with celestial bodies like the Sun, planets, and stars (correct)
  • The strongest radio waves in the sky
  • The resolving power of optical telescopes

What technology enables radio astronomers to connect their telescopes wirelessly for high-resolution imaging?

<p>Very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of radio telescopes mentioned in the text?

<p>They have the ability to work through clouds. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Grote Reber contribute to the field of radio astronomy?

<p>By identifying celestial objects emitting strong radio waves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which radio telescope array in New Mexico is known for its exceptional accuracy and size, allowing for detailed astronomical observations?

<p>Very Large Array (VLA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable feature of the Lovell radio telescope mentioned in the text?

<p>It was built in Britain in 1957. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a similarity between listening to stars through a radio telescope and tuning a radio between channels?

<p>Both involve detecting strong radio waves from bright radio objects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the difference between resolving power in optical telescopes and radio telescopes?

<p>Optical telescopes have better resolving power as they can image finer details. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the computer do with the detected radio waves in the text?

<p>Converted their strength to colors for image production. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are rainy places like Britain mentioned to be fine for radio telescopes?

<p>Radio telescopes have the ability to work effectively in rainy conditions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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