Astronomy Revision 0.0 / 5 ? AstronomyOn Our DoorstepDiscoveries and TheoriesGCSEAQA Created by: TicklemonsterCreated on: 21-04-15 11:53 How were Van Allen Belts discovered? Sent a weather balloon into atmosphere and on weather balloon was a geiger counter which measures radiation. 1 of 7 Why are x-ray telescopes not at sea level and what astronomical objects can you see with one? Because the atmosphere absorbs the x-rays should be located in space and supernova can be seen with one. 2 of 7 Which gases in the Earth's atmosphere absorb ultraviolet and infa-red radiation? ultraviolet-oxygen infa-red-carbon dioxide 3 of 7 What is conjunction? Planets are aligned with Sun when looking towards Sun 4 of 7 What evidence is there for the Giant Impact Hypothesis? Lack of water/volatiles 5 of 7 Which planet was the first to be discovered using a telescope? Uranus 6 of 7 What is opposition? Planets are aligned when looking away from Sun 7 of 7
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