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7 Exploring Space

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Electromagnetic Spectrum   The range (short to long) of wavelengths  
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Telescope   Used to magnify (make bigger) objects in space so that people can see the objects in space.  
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Refractor   Telescope that magnifies (makes bigger) objects. It uses a convex (curved outward like the surface of a ball) glass lens to bend light and bring it into focus  
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Reflector   Telescope uses a concave (curved inward like a bowl) glass lens and magnifies (make bigger) an object  
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Observatory   A large building used to view the sky, stars, and planets. It often has a dome-shaped (curved) roof  
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Orbit   A curved path, usually oval in shape, created by gravity  
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Satellite   Any object that orbits around another object  
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Space Probe   Manmade instrument that goes deep into space to gather (get) and return data (information)  
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Space Shuttle   Vehicle that carries supplies or people into space; it can be reused (used again)  
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Apollo   The final (last) project to get people on the moon  
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Global Positioning System (GPS)   Uses satellites to find locations on the Earth  
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