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What and where are the largest optical telescopes in use today?

Ccd's and in large telescopes


What are 3 types of energy collected by telescopes?

Three types of energy that are collected by telescopes are Light energy, Mechanical energy and Thermal energy.


How might the Hubble Space Telescope change today's model of the solar system?

Because we still use telescopes today, and it helped us build a more & new advanced telescope today


What is the name of a place that uses telescopes and other scientific equipment to space and astronomy?

An observatory is the name of a place that uses telescopes and other scientific equipment to study space and astronomy. The Mount Polamar Observitory in the west of the US is an iconic example. Today, Earth based observitories are supplimented by space telescopes.


Is the design of radio telescopes very similar to the design of refracting telescopes?

no, reflecting telescopes.

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What and where are the largest optical telescopes in use today?

Ccd's and in large telescopes


What are 3 types of energy collected by telescopes?

Three types of energy that are collected by telescopes are Light energy, Mechanical energy and Thermal energy.


Why do you use telescopes today?

to enjoy the beauty of the stars.


What tool do astronomers use to study space?

they use space probes,satellites,and of coarse,telescopes.


How has telescopes helped us today?

they help you see the stars


What do scientists use to look into space?

. X-Ray telescopes . Thermal Telescopes . Space Probes Im doing this in school now, and im only 14 so i ain't that intelegent but hope this helps


What do scientists use to see into space?

X-Ray telescopes. Thermal Telescopes. Space Probes Im doing this in school now, and im only 14 so i ain't that intelegent but hope this helps


How is thermal energy used today?

thermal energy is used by house Microwaves , hair culing iron and toaster


What other kinds of radiation are detected by telescopes?

Researchers use all of these: -- optical telescopes -- radio telescopes -- x-ray telescopes -- infra-red telescopes -- ultraviolet telescopes


What has the author A R Urbach written?

A. R Urbach has written: 'Thermal and cryogenic study for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF)' -- subject(s): Astronomical observatories, Telescopes


How might the Hubble space telescope changed today's model of the solar system?

Because we still use telescopes today, and it helped us build a more & new advanced telescope today


How might the Hubble Space Telescope change today's model of the solar system?

Because we still use telescopes today, and it helped us build a more & new advanced telescope today