Telescopes

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Telescopes are not important for observational astronomy

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Galileo was the first person to use a telescope to observe the sky

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Telescopes enable astronomers to collect and study light from nearby objects only

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Understanding the different types of telescopes is not valuable for specific observations

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Telescopes have no applications in science and astronomy

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Match the following benefits with their importance in observational astronomy:

Helping us understand the universe better = Provides data about celestial objects and their behavior Organizing planets other than Earth = Offers a method of organization for planets other than Earth Diverting destruction due to cosmic impact = Helps prevent cosmic impact destruction Reshaping how we see the world = Opens our eyes and gives context to our place in the Universe Signup and view all the answers

Match the following instruments with their use in observational astronomy:

Telescopes = Enabling the study of light from distant celestial objects Astronomical instruments = Used for getting and analyzing data from observations of celestial objects Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reasons with their importance in observational astronomy:

Understanding the universe better = By providing data about celestial objects and their behavior Organizing planets other than Earth = Offers a method of organization for planets other than Earth Diverting destruction due to cosmic impact = Helps prevent cosmic impact destruction Reshaping how we see the world = Opens our eyes and gives context to our place in the Universe Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their role in observational astronomy:

Data analysis from observations of celestial objects = Helps in understanding the behavior of celestial objects Telescopes and astronomical instruments = Used for getting and analyzing data from observations of celestial objects Understanding the universe better = By providing data about celestial objects and their behavior Reshaping how we see the world = Gives context to our place in the Universe and reshapes how we see the world Signup and view all the answers

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