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Title: Astronomy Book Vocabulary

Description: Chapter 4/Section 1

Total Flash Cards: 11

Created: 10/13/2008 14:19:08

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Term
observatory
 Definition
a building that contains one or more telescopes
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radio telescope
 Definition
a device used to detect radio waves from objects in space
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reflecting telescope
 Definition
a telescope that uses a curved mirror to collect and focus light
Term
wavelength
 Definition
the distance between the crest of one wave and the crest of the next wave
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visible light
 Definition
electromagnetic radiation that can be seen with the unaided eye
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telescope
 Definition
a device built to observe distant objects by making them appear closer
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optical telescope
 Definition
a telescope that uses lenses or mirrors to collect and focus visible light
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spectrum
 Definition
the range of wavelengths of electromagnetic waves
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convex lens
 Definition
a piece of transparent glass curved so that the middle is thicker than the edges
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electromagnetic radiation
 Definition
energy that travels through space in the form of waves
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refracting telescope
 Definition
a telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light