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What is the main function of a Charge-coupled device (CCD)?
What is the main function of a Charge-coupled device (CCD)?
- Store and display images (correct)
- Track celestial objects
- Create a calendar for harvesting
- Predict the future
How did Ancient Babylonians believe they could predict the future?
How did Ancient Babylonians believe they could predict the future?
- By using the North Star
- By creating a calendar
- By tracking the sun's movement
- By observing planets (correct)
What was the purpose of an Armillary Sphere?
What was the purpose of an Armillary Sphere?
- To guide navigation across the sea
- To track the sun
- To predict harvest times
- To represent the great circles of heaven (correct)
What was the main use of the North Star, also known as Polaris, by ancient travelers?
What was the main use of the North Star, also known as Polaris, by ancient travelers?
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What was the primary function of a Space Telescope like NASA's James Webb Telescope?
What was the primary function of a Space Telescope like NASA's James Webb Telescope?
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How did ancient Phoenicians use the sun's movement for navigation?
How did ancient Phoenicians use the sun's movement for navigation?
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Why were Zodiac signs used in ancient times?
Why were Zodiac signs used in ancient times?
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How did ancient people track the best time to plant and harvest crops?
How did ancient people track the best time to plant and harvest crops?
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What was one of the uses of Zodiac signs in ancient times?
What was one of the uses of Zodiac signs in ancient times?
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How did Space Telescopes differ from standard telescopes like Armillary Spheres?
How did Space Telescopes differ from standard telescopes like Armillary Spheres?
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