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Sketch and describe the basic designs of the major types of
optical telescopes used by astronomers. |
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Explain the purpose of some of the detectors used in
astronomical telescopes. |
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Explain the particular advantages of reflecting telescopes for
astronomical use, and specify why very large telescopes are needed
for most astronomical studies. |
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Describe how Earth’s atmosphere affects astronomical
observations, and discuss some of the current efforts to improve
ground-based astronomy. |
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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of radio astronomy
compared with optical observations. |
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Explain how interferometry can enhance the usefulness of
astronomical observations. |
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Explain why some astronomical observations are best done from
space, and discuss the advantages and limitations of space-based
astronomy. |
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Tell why it is important to make astronomical observations in
different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. |
