Observational Astronomy Quiz

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1. What is the primary purpose of observational astronomy?
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2. Which instrument is commonly used in observational astronomy?
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3. Which celestial event can be observed during a solar eclipse?
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4. What is the main advantage of using space telescopes?
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5. What type of light do radio telescopes detect?
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6. What is the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope?
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7. What phenomenon causes stars to twinkle?
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8. Which of the following is a type of variable star?
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What is the primary purpose of observational astronomy?
Which instrument is commonly used in observational astronomy?
Which celestial event can be observed during a solar eclipse?
What is the main advantage of using space telescopes?
What type of light do radio telescopes detect?
What is the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope?
What phenomenon causes stars to twinkle?
Which of the following is a type of variable star?
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