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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following telescopes has recently helped to discover 300000 new galaxies?
A
LOFAR
B
Hubble
C
Spitzer Space
D
Euclid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Low Frequency Array (LOFAR ) telescope is quickly making good on its promise. The Netherlands-based array picks up low radio frequencies, including the traces of radiation that form when galaxies merge.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 300,000 new galaxies were discovered as part of a study involving 200 scientists from 18 countries, using a Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) telescope in the Netherlands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hubble currently utilizes two spectrographs: the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) and the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS). COS and STIS are complementary instruments that provide scientists with detailed spectral data for a variety of celestial objects.

Detailed explanation-4: -These instruments helped us make the first valid measurement of the speed of light. Telescopes have also helped us understand gravity and other fundamental laws of the physical world. Telescopes have also helped us understand the light that radiates from the sun and other stars.

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