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What problems do astronomers have when looking through telescopes?
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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.
Explain how astronomers use electromagnetic radiation to study space?
Electromagnetic radiation is "light." Light in various wavelengths (gamma rays through to infrared) comes to us from out in space, and astronomers use instruments called telescopes to capture it and observe the bodies and processes emitting this light.
How were pulsars discovered?
Astronomers looked through telescopes to notice that a particular star was turning "off" and "on". With new coming technology we've found that this is not true- finding out that these stars spin, some up to 800+ times per millisecond.
What do scientists use to study radio waves traveling through space?
Radio telescopes.
How must astronomers dress in their job?
Clothing is generally required. Most observatories are on mountain tops, and are kept cold to prevent condensation from fogging the mirrors and lenses. Back in the days when astronomers had to actually LOOK through the telescopes, this meant that they generally dressed warmly. Nowadays, all the telescope sensors are electronic, and astronomers no longer live at their observatories. Everything except the physical maintenance is done remotely, via computer. So they can dress any way they like.
Who looks through telescopes at the stars?
Astronomers and stargazers.
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 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.
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.
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
Astronomers usually study an object by looking directly through a telescope true or false?
True =)
Explain how astronomers use electromagnetic radiation to study space?
Electromagnetic radiation is "light." Light in various wavelengths (gamma rays through to infrared) comes to us from out in space, and astronomers use instruments called telescopes to capture it and observe the bodies and processes emitting this light.
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.
