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Astronomers may face challenges such as light pollution from surrounding urban areas, atmospheric turbulence which can distort images, and limited observation time due to weather conditions and the Earth's rotation. Additionally, technical issues with the telescope or instrumentation can also hinder observations.
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What are Astronomer typical work schedule?
Very little astronomy is still done by physically looking through telescopes, so astronomers can basically work any hours they want. The really large telescopes are quite expensive and tend to be shared (and located in remote, desolate places). Most astronomers rely on dedicated on-site staff at the scope who collect images or data for the astronomers to analyze later.
Why were space telescopes invented?
The answer is very simple: ANY telescope on earth, under the best possible circumstances, is looking through earth's atmosphere. Imagine trying to see the fine detail in anything looking up at it from the bottom of a swimming pool. That's an earthbound telescope. The Hubble does not have any atmosphere affecting it's view - which gives it 20/20 or better vision. Earthbound telescopes? 20/40 on their very best nights, usually more like 20/60.
Used to see stars and planets?
A telescope is used to see stars and planets by collecting and magnifying light from distant objects in the night sky. Telescopes come in different types such as refracting, reflecting, and compound telescopes, each with its own advantages for observing celestial bodies. Professional astronomers and amateur stargazers alike use telescopes to explore the universe and observe objects like galaxies, nebulae, and planets in detail.
Can telescopes see through clouds to observe celestial objects?
Well, isn't that just a fascinating question you've asked! While telescopes are unable to see through clouds on those overcast days, there's always a silver lining. Fortunately, on clear nights when the skies are twinkling with stars, telescopes can see right through into the depths of our beautiful universe.
When was mars classified as a planet?
Mars was classified as a planet well before it was observed through telescopes in ancient times, likely by Greek and Roman astronomers. It has been recognized as one of the five visible planets in the night sky for thousands of years.
Who looks through telescopes at the stars?
Astronomers typically look through telescopes at the stars to study celestial objects such as planets, stars, galaxies, and other phenomena in the universe. They use telescopes to gather data and make observations that help expand our knowledge of the cosmos.
Telescopes are used by astronomers for?
To study outer space in greater detail through magnification.
Do astronomers spend all their time looking through a telescope and recording their results?
Nowadays, the bulk of the work astronomers do is on computers. They spend a small portion of their time at telescopes actually taking data. Astronomically-useful telescopes rarely have eyepieces you can look through. Radio, ultraviolet, or infrared telescopes collect light that you can't even see with your eye! Telescopes that collect visible light often have electronic cameras called CCD cameras that create an image in a computer. Many telescopes are used to create a spectrum (the light is split into a rainbow, and the brightness of each color is measured). Radio telescopes record signals that astronomers can reconstruct using a computer to make an image or a spectrum.
Why do optical astronomers place telescopes at the top of mountains while radio astronomers put their telescopes in valleys?
Optical telescopes are placed high to avoid having to look through the thickest part of the atmosphere. Radio telescopes are place in valleys to avoid the effects of man-made electrical noise in the telescope.
What kind of problems or developments do astronomers face?
One of the biggest problems facing astronomers is that they are Earth based and can not travel with anything besides their eyes and high powered telescopes through space to the stars and planets they study. More advances are being made every day, however, and by the time space travel becomes common our astronomers will have armed us with a wealth of knowledge.
What are Astronomer typical work schedule?
Very little astronomy is still done by physically looking through telescopes, so astronomers can basically work any hours they want. The really large telescopes are quite expensive and tend to be shared (and located in remote, desolate places). Most astronomers rely on dedicated on-site staff at the scope who collect images or data for the astronomers to analyze later.
Astronomers usually study an object by looking directly through a telescope true or false?
False. Astronomers usually study objects in space through telescopes that collect and analyze data using sensors and instruments. They then analyze this data on computers to make observations and draw conclusions about the object.
How do astrologists get their answers when they look through the telescope?
Scientists who look through telescopes are known as Astronomers (Astronomy). Astrologers are those who deal with the divination art of Astrology.
Why are radio telescopes able to operate all the time?
That is because radio waves pass through clouds so radio astronomers do not have to wait for a clear sky.
What are X-ray and gamma ray telescopes used for?
X-ray and gamma ray telescopes are used to give us "alternate" views of objects in the universe. It is extremely helpful to see all of the different wavelengths of electromagnetic energies give off by objects to better understand what they are and how to classify them for further study. x-rays can also cause cancer whilst looking through them also a lamborghini can see more into the future than xray and gamma ray telescopes
What scientific instrument helps astronomers find out about the solar system?
Although there are many instruments of significance, the scientific instrument which would have contributed most to the astronomical body of knowledge of objects both in and out of the solar system would be the telescope, dating back to when Galileo looked through one and saw that Jupiter had its own moons in the early 17th century. There are variants from which important data have been acquired, like the radio telescope, the solar telescope, and scopes adapted to x-ray or other frequencies outside the visible range; or using advanced techniques like interferometry to resolve difficult problems. Space-based telescopes have overcome some of the problems caused by atmospheric distortion of ground-based observation.
Where are telescopes found?
Optical telescopes are found through out the world. They have even been taken to space as in the Hubble Telescope. The Optical telescope is the main telescope used by amateur astronomers. They are used in Gardens through out the world. Professional optical telescopes are generally placed on the very top of mountings. This is to reduce the amount of distortion caused by the atmosphere. The Keck observatory for example is at an altitude of 4.2 km atop the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii.
