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4.1 Vocab-Telescope
telescope, electrictromafnetic spectrum
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Science
8th Grade
11/08/2011

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teliscope
Definition
a device that makes distant objects appear to be closer.
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electromagnetic radiation
Definition
energy that can travel through space in the form of waves.
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wavelength
Definition
the distance between the crest of one wave and the crest of the next wave.
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spectrum
Definition
the light spreads out to make a range of diffrant colors with diffrant wave lengths.
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electromagnetic spectrum
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includes the entire range of radio waves. infered radiation and visible light
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optical telescope
Definition
teleoscope that uses lenses or mirriors to collect and ocas visible light.
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refraction telescope
Definition
uses convectional lences to focas in light
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convex lens
Definition
is a piece of transparent glass.
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reflection telescope
Definition
ises a curved mirror to collect and focas light.
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