Astronomy

Answer the following questions:

1. Select one space telescope/observatory described in the videos and/or readings (you’ll also find a list in this section of the OpenStax Astronomy textbook). You are welcome to select one that is still in development (for instance, the James Webb Space Telescope). Explain why you selected this telescope/observatory. Why does it interest you?

2. What is this telescope designed to do? What parts of the electromagnetic spectrum does it utilize, and why?

3. How long has this telescope been in operation? So far, what discoveries has this telescope made? If it is still in development, what do astronomers hope to achieve with this telescope, and when will it launch?

4. Approximately how much did this telescope/observatory cost? Do you think this telescope was/is a strong investment? Explain.

Write at least 300 words in response. Be sure to cite and reference your sources.

References

Open Stax Astronomy
https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/6-5-observations-outside-earths-atmosphere

Section 5.2: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/5-2-the-electromagnetic-spectrum