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Astronomers used to make photographic plates of stars on glass, and compare the images in a device known as a "blinker." If a star moved between two separate exposures, it was clearly NOT a star but an asteroid or comet.
Today we gather light on digital plates and stack images. Computers do much of the analysis in searching for interplanetary bodies. In addition, computer technology is used to measure variations in starlight on board the Kepler spacecraft. These variations reveal the presence of new worlds. Five new worlds (exoplanets) were announced earlier this year, and Kepler astronomers are expected to announce the discover of 700 more within the next few months--more than doubling the currently known number.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoComputers are probably the biggest. Optical telescopes are 19th century technology, and radio telescopes were pretty well developed by the 1960's. Computers and electronic communications have been the biggest improvements since then.
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∙ 12y agoRobot technology is now doing the lion's share of exploratory work both within our solar system and beyond. The amount of information sent back to scientists on earth from space probes and the Hubble Space Telescope will take years to sift through - and there are ever more probe missions and a new space telescope coming up.
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∙ 9y agoThey use a huge range of telescopes, from simple ones that you could have in your home, to massive ones that are located around the world in areas where there are regular clear skies. They use technology to examine light and listen for sounds from space. They use computers a lot. They use radar and other communications technology. They use a lot of photographic technology and technology for protecting themselves, like covers for lenses on telescopes studying the sun. They use all this and much more.
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∙ 11y agoMaterials include telescopes, satellites, spectroscopes, and space probes.
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∙ 13y agoYes, of course they do. How could they study space without it?
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∙ 13y agoThey watch stars' orbit an empty, black void. Using this method they can also tell how far and big the Black Hole is.
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What space technology was used to learn about Uranus?
In May 25, 1986, for the first time in space exploration, astronomers had uncovered a remarkable technology. They used flashlights, matches with candles, and sometimes a lighter.
What tools were used to study uranus?
Telescopes, spectroscopy, and a "Voyager" space probe.
What is the technology used to study Venus?
Any of the visual organs of early man.Saturn has been known since man first looked up into the sky and saw bright spots of light moving across the sky.See related question for more information.
What is a Cassini probe used for?
The Cassini--Huygens space probe will be used to study the planet Saturn and it's respective satellites .
Is the study of the moon stars and the other objects in space?
Astronology is the study of the moon, stars and other objects in space.
What type of technology used in dangerous space missions to study far away planets?
huble telescope
What technology is used in space?
Computer technology. http://www.physics.org/facts/apollo-space-tech.asp
What instruments or technology are used to study active volcanoes?
what are instruments or technology are used to study active volcanoes?How do these tools work?Which are used when the volcano is quiet or dormant?
What technology is used to study the moon?
telescope
What piece of technology does Bob most likely need to help him with his study?
a space station .
What technology is used to explore space?
Space shuttles, telescopes and more
What technology is use to study planets people also may use this technology when they watch television?
Satellite technology is used to study planets and to watch television.
What types of technology would a scientist use to study the night sky?
a hubble space telescope
What technology was used to study the ice maiden?
cell phone
How space based observation are used to study earth?
base on my observation we use satellite to study space to learn more. when we study the space we can study about meteors,planets,gadgets we are using ton explore,about the sun.
How is space technology used on earth?
See the links below!
What space technology spinoffs might used in a school?
spagetti
