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4.1 Vocab-Telescopes
telescopes, electromagnetic, spectrum
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8th Grade
11/08/2011

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telescope
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is a device that makes distant objects appear to be closer.
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electromagnegntic radiation
Definition
or energy that can travel through space in th form of waves.
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visible light
Definition
is just one of many types of electromagnetic radiation.
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wavelength
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the distance between the crest of one wave to the crest of the next wave.
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spectrum
Definition
the light spreads out to make a range of different colors with different wavelength.
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the Elentromagntic Spectrum
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includes the entire range of radio waves, infrared radiaion, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays.
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optical telescope
Definition
a telescope tat uses lenses or mirrors to collect and focus visible light.
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reflacting telescope
Definition
uses convex lenses to gather and focus light
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convex lens
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is a piece of transparent glass, curved so that the middle is thicker than the edges.
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