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Arrangement of electromagnetic radiation including radio waves, visible light from the Sun, gamma rays, X rays, ultraviolet waves, infrared waves, and microwaves according to their wavelengths
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
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An optical magnifying instrument in which light from an object passes through a double convex lens and is bent to form an image at the focal point.
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Refracting Telescope
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An optical magnifying instrument that uses a concave mirror in the base of the telescope to focus light from an object and form an image at the focal point.
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Reflecting Telescope
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Observatory
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A building used to house an optical telescope; often has a dome-shaped roof that can be opened for viewing
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Radio Telescope
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An instrument that collects and records radio waves traveling through space and can be used day or night under most weather conditions; provides information to map the universe and look for life on other planets
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Rocket
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A motor that does not require air to burn fuel and can carry objects into space
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Satellite
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Any object that revolves around another object in space
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Orbit
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Curved path of a satellite that results from a combination of the satellite's forward movement and the gravitational pull of Earth
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Space Probe
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An instrument that carries data gathering equipment deep into space and sends information back to Earth
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Project Mercury
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First U.S. space program that orbited a piloted spacecraft around Earth and brought it back safely
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Project Gemini
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Early U.S. space program where one Gemini astronaut team connected with another spacecraft in orbit; also studied the effects of space travel on the human body
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Project Apollo
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Final stage of the U.S. space program to reach the Moon, with Apollo II landing on the Moon's surface on July 20, 1969
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Space Shuttle
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A reusable spacecraft designed to make many trips and that carries astronauts, satellites, and other cargo to and from space
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Space Station
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A large structure with living quarters, work and exercise areas, and equipment and support systems for humans to live and work in space; can provide the opportunity to conduct research not possible on Earth
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