What instruments used for studying the universe?

Answer 1

Studying the universe involves a variety of instruments and techniques, each suited to different aspects of cosmic phenomena. Here are some key instruments and methods used:

Telescopes:

Optical Telescopes: Observe visible light. They can be ground-based READ MORE

Radio Telescopes: Detect radio waves emitted by celestial objects. READ MORE

Infrared Telescopes: READ MORE

Ultraviolet Telescopes: WATCH VEDIO

X-ray Telescopes: Detect X-rays from high-energy regions of the universe. The Chandra X-ray Observatory is a key instrument in this category.

Gamma-ray Telescopes: Observe gamma rays, the highest energy form of electromagnetic radiation. The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is used for this purpose.

Space Probes and Satellites:

Voyager Probes: Launched by NASA, these probes are exploring the outer boundaries of our solar system.

New Horizons: Studied Pluto and is continuing its journey into the Kuiper Belt.

Parker Solar Probe: Aims to study the outer corona of the Sun.

Gravitational Wave Detectors:

LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) and Virgo: Detect ripples in spacetime caused by massive astronomical events like merging black holes.

Neutrino Detectors:

Neutrino Observatory: Located in Antarctica, it detects neutrinos, which are elusive particles that can provide information about cosmic phenomena.READ MORE

Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Observatories:

Planck Satellite: Measured the cosmic microwave background radiation, providing insights into the early universe.

Spectrographs:WATCH VEDIO

Answer 2

Instruments used for studying the universe include telescopes, both optical and radio, which capture light and other electromagnetic radiation from celestial objects. Satellites equipped with various sensors are also used to study cosmic phenomena beyond the Earth's atmosphere. Additionally, ground-based instruments such as interferometers and spectrometers help analyze the properties of distant stars and galaxies.

Answer 3

spectroscope-

A spectrometer (spectrophotometer, spectrograph or spectroscope) is an instrument used to measure properties of light over a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, typically used in spectroscopic analysis to identify materials. The variable measured is most often the light's intensity but could also, for instance, be the polarization state. The independent variable is usually the wavelength of the light or a unit directly proportional to the photon energy, such as wavenumber or electron volts, which has a reciprocal relationship to wavelength. A spectrometer is used in spectroscopy for producing spectral lines and measuring their wavelengths and intensities. Spectrometer is a term that is applied to instruments that operate over a very wide range of wavelengths, from gamma rays and X-rays into the far infrared. If the region of interest is restricted to near the visible spectrum, the study is called spectrophotometry.

In general, any particular instrument will operate over a small portion of this total range because of the different techniques used to measure different portions of the spectrum. Below optical frequencies (that is, at microwave and radio frequencies), the spectrum analyzer is a closely related electronic device.

Answer 4

A Harmonica.

The four hole Hohner Little Lady harp was carried aboard Gemini VI in December 1965 by astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra who used it to play Jingle Bells. A length of dental floss and square of Velcro were used to prevent the harp floating off into space. It's now an exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, USA.

Answer 5

Herschel :) i dont know the others yet. :)

Answer 6

Astronomers have a large range of tools they use for their studies. Some of the tools are: optical telescopes, radio telescopes, computers, spacecraft, and magnetometers.

Answer 7

Astronomers used spectroscope to study stars....

Answer 8

Instruments used to study space are spectroscope

Answer 9

Telescopes, more precisely Space Telescopes.

Answer 10

1. Optical Telescopes

2. Interferometer

3. Radio Telescopes

4. Infrared Telescopes

5. High Frequency Observation