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The Space Telescope — Passage and Quiz

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This fascinating passage explores space telescope technology, aligning with NGSS standards for earth and space sciences. The narrative explains how space telescopes work and why they're positioned above Earth's atmosphere. Through the description of repair missions, students learn about the maintenance challenges of space technology and the importance of astronomical observations. The passage effectively combines astronomy concepts with engineering challenges while maintaining student engagement through vivid descriptions of space images.

Publisher: Workybooks

Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi

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The Space Telescope

The class gathered around a large cylinder-shaped object with a mirror-like surface and complex instruments attached to its sides. A screen nearby showed stunning images of colorful galaxies and glowing nebulas.

"This is a model of a space telescope," Alex said. "Unlike telescopes on Earth, space telescopes orbit high above our planet's atmosphere, where they can take crystal-clear pictures of distant stars and galaxies."

"How do scientists fix it if something breaks?" Tim wondered.

"Sometimes astronauts have to go on special repair missions," Alex answered. "They wear their spacesuits and float in space while making repairs. It's like doing a puzzle while swimming, except in space!"