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The invention of which instrument was most helpful to the advancement of astronomy?
Telescopes: The oldest instrument which is used in space exploration may be the telescope, as it was the favorite instrument of astronomers since the invention of the refracting telescope. It was Galileo who revolutionized space science with his insightful observations which he made using his modified refracting telescope.
But the increasing difficulty in handling the refracting telescope forced scientists to look for alternative instruments, and Sir Isaac newton brought a radical change in telescopes by replacing the primary lens in the refracting telescope with a mirror and thus era of reflecting telescopes began. In the following centuries different scientists made valuable contributions in modifying the reflecting telescope.
The invention of radio telescopes made it possible to study radio waves from distant objects in space. Advances in optical astronomy included the development of multi-mirror telescopes. Even though these were all used to explore space, they were all based on the Earth. By the mid 20th century, space scientists were able to place the first space telescopes in orbits above the Earth, thereby drastically changing our perception of the space.
In 1989, Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) was launched, followed by historic reflector telescope the Hubble Telescope in 1990, the Compton Observatory in 1991, Chandra Observatory in 1999 and Spitzer Telescope in 2003. The James Webb Space Telescope which will be launched in 2013 is expected to produce better views of the deep space. Solar telescopes, another type of telescope, are used extensively in the study of the Sun.
Cameras: Another invaluable instrument in space exploration is cameras. They are used to take high resolution images of the surface and surroundings of cosmic bodies. Navigation cameras and hazard cameras help the control stations on the Earth guide the robots across the surface of the planets. Microscopic imagers are specifically designed to take pictures of soil and rocks with very high precision to advance the study of planetary geology.
Spectroscope: Spectrometers are another scientific instrument which astronomers depend on greatly to learn more about the characteristics and composition of different cosmic bodies. Every space probe is fitted with spectrometers of different capabilities. For instance Mars exploration rovers, Spirit and Opportunity are equipped with a Miniature Thermal Emission Spectrometer, Mössbauer spectrometer and Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer, each with different purposes. The cameras and spectrometers of different capabilities are used in all missions.
Robots: One of the greatest challenges of space exploration is the highly hostile environmental conditions, which make human exploration practically impossible in most cosmic environments. Scientists overcome this obstacle by developing different types of space robots. There are different types of space robots like flybys, rovers, robotic arms, humanoids and orbiters. The Canadian space arm and the futuristic Robonaut 2 are examples of robotic instruments used in outer space. Like the other instruments used in outer space, the use of multipurpose robots in space exploration is also gaining momentum.
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Which university courses to take for astronomy?
Take all the Physics and Math courses you can get. Chemistry, Geography and Geology could also be helpful, depending on what specialized slice of Astronomy interests you most.
What is a noun for helpful?
The noun form of the adjective 'helpful' is helpfulness.The word 'helpful' is the adjective form of the noun help.
Is GPS helpful?
Gps is helpful because it helps you find location and where you are and Gps are known to be in cars.
Why was Brahe's work helpful even though his theory of the universe was incorrect?
Tycho Brahe's meticulous observations of the movements of planets and stars formed the basis for Kepler's laws of planetary motion, which were crucial for the development of modern astronomy. While Brahe's geocentric model of the universe was incorrect, his data paved the way for a better understanding of the cosmos.
What tool is most helpful in observing the Moon?
A telescope is the most helpful tool when observing the moon.
What instrument was most helpful in the advancement of astronomy?
Historically, it was the optical telescope. Modern radio telescopes, and cameras mounted on satellites, have advanced astronomy even further.
How was the invention of the scissors harmful or helpful to society?
Helpful. Tailors I think really liked the invention at the time.
What is the most helpful invention?
the computer Paper gunpowder the firearm the atlatl
Is a xylophone a helpful or harmful insect?
a xylophone is not an insect, its a instrument
Which university courses to take for astronomy?
Take all the Physics and Math courses you can get. Chemistry, Geography and Geology could also be helpful, depending on what specialized slice of Astronomy interests you most.
What major invention was most helpful in settlin the west?
im guessing the conestoga wagon
How was the invention of the cotton picking machine helpful?
AnswerThe cotton picker was very helpful in two main ways. It was a lot faster in production and saved time and energy.
Would the moon be a good place to do astronomy?
Yes. There is no atmosphere there, so the sky would be clearer. There would be no light pollution which would also help. The study of the Moon itself is part of astronomy, so that could be done. It would also be good for studying the Earth, which would be helpful for astronomy. For these and many other reasons, the Moon would be a good place to do astronomy.
Why do you like dust?
Go to Moldymen.com, its really helpful for Science question, yes the names is a bit strange, but it has a lot about Astronomy, Biology, and Technology.
Why is the gps the most important invention of all time?
While GPS is helpful it is not the most important invention of all time. Some would say computers are the most important invention of all time. However what powers both of these things? Electricity seems to be the most important invention of all time.
Which is not an invention from the Tang and Song dynasties in China?
When the options for answers are not provided it is difficult to know what invention is from the Tang and Song Dynasties in China. Providing the answer choices would be greatly helpful in knowing the proper answer.
How did the astrolable help sailers?
The astrolable was helpful because it was a instrument used for measuring the positions of the stars- Reno09
