Question

1. which of the following identifies the first major optical telescope that was put into space?

chandra x - ray observatory
spitzer space telescope
hubble space telescope
compton gamma ray observatory

Explanation:

The Chandra X - ray Observatory detects X - rays, the Spitzer Space Telescope is for infrared astronomy, and the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory detects gamma rays. The Hubble Space Telescope is the first major optical telescope put into space, which observes in the ultraviolet, visible, and near - infrared spectra.

Answer:

C. Hubble Space Telescope