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radio telescope
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it collects radio waves
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space probe
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is a spacecraft lauched by a rocket that travels close to a distance planets or other object in space.
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astronomy
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is the srudy of stars, planets, and other bodies in space
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optical telescope
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a telescope that collectslight. It makes things appear closer.
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refracting telescope
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collects light using lenses
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satellite
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A n object obrbite arrevelves another object in space.
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technology
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something that makes life easier and better
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reflecting telescope
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collects light by using mirror
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pixel
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a piece of information sent by satelite
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low - earth orbit
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this orbit is close to earth right about where a troposhere ends
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gostotionary orbit
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the satelite in this orbit stays over the same spot
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gravity
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the natural force of attraction that exists between all objects in the universe
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space station
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is a laboratory in space
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