In Astronomy, an Interferometer Can Be Used To

question 56

Multiple Choice

In astronomy, an interferometer can be used to:

• A)yield better seeing conditions with optical telescopes.
• B)decrease the effects of light pollution in getting darker sky backgrounds.
• C)improve the angular resolution of radio telescopes.
• D)increase the sensitivity of infrared telescopes to longer wavelengths.
• E)speed up the processing of CCD images.

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Definitions:

Borromini

Francesco Borromini was an influential Italian architect in the Baroque period, known for his innovative and curved architectural designs, such as San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane.

Dome

An architectural element characterized by a hollow upper half of a sphere, commonly used in religious and public buildings to symbolize the heavens or provide a grandiose interior space.

San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane

is a baroque church in Rome, designed by architect Francesco Borromini, celebrated for its complex geometry, undulating facade, and intricate dome structure.

Guarino Guarini

A 17th-century Italian architect and priest, known for his innovative use of light and geometry, especially in ecclesiastical buildings.