1. Why is it best to start observational astronomy with just a plain old pair of binoculars? (2pt) Hint: My-Spot
2. Before buying a telescope what factors should you consider? (5pt) Hint: best buy or findascope
3. What type of telescope have many amateurs built themselves? (1pt) A. refractor B. Newtonian reflector C. Schmidt-Cassegrain
D. Dobsonian reflector
4. When is the best time to observe Betelgeuse? (1pt) A. Spring B. Fall C. Winter D. Summer
6. Define the following terms: spectrum, diffraction, reflection, dispersion, refraction, amplitude, wavelength, period, frequency. (3pt)
7. What evidence can you think of that supports the idea that light travels in a vacuum? (2pt)
8. What major problem was encountered after deployment? How was this solved? (4pt)
9. Who really invented the telescope? Why is Galileo so often erroneously given credit for this? (1pt) Hint: antiquetelescopes
2. Before buying a telescope what factors should you consider? (5pt) Hint: best buy or findascope
3. What type of telescope have many amateurs built themselves? (1pt) A. refractor B. Newtonian reflector C. Schmidt-Cassegrain
D. Dobsonian reflector
4. When is the best time to observe Betelgeuse? (1pt) A. Spring B. Fall C. Winter D. Summer
6. Define the following terms: spectrum, diffraction, reflection, dispersion, refraction, amplitude, wavelength, period, frequency. (3pt)
7. What evidence can you think of that supports the idea that light travels in a vacuum? (2pt)
8. What major problem was encountered after deployment? How was this solved? (4pt)
9. Who really invented the telescope? Why is Galileo so often erroneously given credit for this? (1pt) Hint: antiquetelescopes