How do scientists take pictures of our universe?

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Ariana Acosta · Accepted Answer

Scientists cannot take pictures of our whole universe, but we can take pictures of what we can see to extreme distance using radio telescopy. I Highly recommend that you watch this video: https://tutor.hix.ai

Astronomers and scientists alike are able to pick up radio waves in space (that is emitted by stars, galaxies, etc.) and transform it into a coloured image by giving different wavelengths specific colours.

This image is a photo of the square kilometer array from South Africa.

And heres what we can see from these telescopes.

And the photo below is an image of small but very sensitive radio telescopes. They combine all of their power to create a large and detailed image.

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Clara Avalos · Answer

undefined Scientists take pictures of our universe using telescopes equipped with specialized cameras or detectors. These telescopes can detect various forms of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and radio waves. The images captured by these telescopes provide valuable data for studying celestial objects such as stars, galaxies, nebulae, and planets. Additionally, space-based telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based observatories with advanced imaging capabilities play crucial roles in capturing high-resolution images of distant cosmic phenomena.