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What is a common requirement for space telescopes mentioned in the text?
What is a common requirement for space telescopes mentioned in the text?
- Short and interrupted observation time
- Fast and flexible communication with astronauts
- Use of low-quality science instruments
- Pointing accuracy and stability (correct)
Why must space telescopes avoid bright objects such as the Sun, Earth, and Moon in their observations?
Why must space telescopes avoid bright objects such as the Sun, Earth, and Moon in their observations?
- Bright objects cause telescope malfunctions
- Bright objects interfere with telescope communication
- Bright objects may damage light-sensitive components (correct)
- To save energy on the spacecraft
Which factor is crucial for the thermal control of space telescopes?
Which factor is crucial for the thermal control of space telescopes?
- Long-lasting mission life
- Avoiding international collaboration
- Thermo-elastic design (correct)
- Using low-quality science instruments
Why do space telescopes need long and uninterrupted observation time?
Why do space telescopes need long and uninterrupted observation time?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for successful space telescope missions?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for successful space telescope missions?
What can happen if space telescopes do not have precise telescope orientation?
What can happen if space telescopes do not have precise telescope orientation?
What is the main purpose of the Space Telescope International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) mission?
What is the main purpose of the Space Telescope International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) mission?
Where was the Space Telescope International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) telescope's geosynchronous orbit located?
Where was the Space Telescope International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) telescope's geosynchronous orbit located?
What altitude range did the Space Telescope International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) telescope orbit in?
What altitude range did the Space Telescope International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) telescope orbit in?
What is a unique feature of a geostationary orbit?
What is a unique feature of a geostationary orbit?
Where were the two ground stations responsible for the Space Telescope International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) located?
Where were the two ground stations responsible for the Space Telescope International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) located?
What made the Space Telescope International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) mission unique in terms of observations?
What made the Space Telescope International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) mission unique in terms of observations?
What was the function of the Fine Error Sensors (FES1 and FES2) on the space telescope IUE?
What was the function of the Fine Error Sensors (FES1 and FES2) on the space telescope IUE?
Which component of the space telescope IUE was responsible for capturing short light wavelengths of 115 to 200 nanometers?
Which component of the space telescope IUE was responsible for capturing short light wavelengths of 115 to 200 nanometers?
What was the unique function of the SWR and LWR cameras on the space telescope IUE?
What was the unique function of the SWR and LWR cameras on the space telescope IUE?
Why were diffraction gratings used in each spectrometer of the space telescope IUE?
Why were diffraction gratings used in each spectrometer of the space telescope IUE?
What was the purpose of the International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) space telescope until 1996?
What was the purpose of the International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) space telescope until 1996?
Why is the Andromeda Galaxy not evident to the eye?
Why is the Andromeda Galaxy not evident to the eye?
What does the UV space telescope image of the Andromeda Galaxy primarily capture?
What does the UV space telescope image of the Andromeda Galaxy primarily capture?
Which type of light does the Infrared space telescope image of the Andromeda Galaxy primarily use?
Which type of light does the Infrared space telescope image of the Andromeda Galaxy primarily use?
What does the XMM-Newton space telescope image of the Andromeda Galaxy focus on?
What does the XMM-Newton space telescope image of the Andromeda Galaxy focus on?
What is suggested by the structure of dust rings and holes in the Andromeda Galaxy's infrared image?
What is suggested by the structure of dust rings and holes in the Andromeda Galaxy's infrared image?
Why are few young stars found in the galaxy center according to the UV space telescope image?
Why are few young stars found in the galaxy center according to the UV space telescope image?
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