2.  A telescope collects light coming off an object, like the moon, planets, and stars.  It focuses the light and magnifies it, making the object appear larger with more detail.

3.  An observatory is a place where very high powered telescopes are kept.  This is where astronomers study the objects in the sky.

4.  Astronomers are scientists that study all the different part of the universe.  What famous astronomers do you know?

5.  A radio telescope is a very sensitive radio receiver.  They collect radio and sound waves from space.

6.  Landsat Satellite  Hubble Space telescope

7.  How do man made satellites help us in today’s world?

8.  The help us predict and understand weather.  They help us broadcast satellite television.  News stations and newspapers can receive up to date news stories  We are able to monitor and survey damaged areas from above.

9.  How does technology help us understand our solar system?

10.  Telescope help us see things better.  Cameras attached to the telescope give us pictures that astronomers can observe and study.  Computers help interpret and collect data from space.  Satellites give us a birds eye view of our planet.