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Quiz: “Herschel”

Artist concept of the Herschel spacecraft
Question 1:
Herschel is a:
space-based infrared observatory
remote sensing satellite
spaceship
navigation satellite
Artist impression of the Herschel spacecraft
Question 2:
Herschel will study:
the Earth’s gravity
the composition of the lunar surface
gamma-ray bursts
the origin and evolution of stars and galaxies
Inspection of the Herschel telescope
Question 3:
Herschel will carry:
6 astronauts to the International Space Station
the largest space telescope ever flown in space
5 different sensors to study the Earth
animals
The entire sky in infrared light as seen by AKARI
Question 4:
Infrared light was discovered:
10 years ago
50 years ago
100 years ago
200 years ago
Artist impression of the Herschel spacecraft
Question 5:
The Herschel satellite weighs:
10 kg
500 kg
3300 kg
33,300 kg
Herschel in space, close up on its mirror
Question 6:
Herschel’s expected lifetime is of:
8 months
3.5 years
8 years
80 years

Information on Herschel and Planck
 
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