unit1science
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resourcemullins8 on October 7, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 electromagnetic spectrum | arrangement of electromagnetic radiation--including radio waves, visible light from the Sun....according to their wavelengths |
| refracting teliscope | bend or refract light to make objects seem larger |
| orbiter | something that orbits, especially an artificial satellite |
| radio telescope | astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range |
| reflecting telescope | optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece |
| rocket booster | launches the rocket and drops off in upper aptmosphere |
| infared telescope | detect heat given off by distant objects , its located in space |
| active/adaptive optics | Teleschope images are clearer when corrections for air turbulence, temperature changes, and mirror-shape changes are made. |
| external tank | part of the rocket boosters holds fuel |
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