Stargazer Quiz 4: Chapters 7-8 Flashcards

1
Q

The clearest nights will generally be the ___ nights.

A

Coldest

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2
Q

The full moon is about ___ times brighter than the first quarter due to the way the sunlight is reflected.

A

Nine

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3
Q

Much of the “bad seeing” occurs within the telescope itself it reaches ___ equilibrium before starting any serious viewing.

A

Thermal

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4
Q

For almost all telescopic objects, it is recommended by the author to use the ___ magnification possible.

A

Lowest

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5
Q

The higher the magnification, the ___ the target will appear, and the ___ the field of view.

A

Blurrier and Smaller

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6
Q

“___” is the process of aligning the mirrors of a reflecting telescope.

A

Collimation

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7
Q

Use ___ vision when looking at faint objects, not looking directly at them.

A

Averted

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8
Q

The best way to find deep sky objects is with a technique called “___ ___”

A

Star Hopping

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9
Q

The dividing arc between day and night on the moon is called “___.”

A

Terminator

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10
Q

___ are large dark regions on the moon.

A

Maria

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