Which statement best describes how an X-ray telescope detects a supernova?
A.
The telescope absorbs long-wavelength electromagnetic energy.
B.
The telescope magnifies visible light in outer space.
C.
The telescope detects high-energy electromagnetic waves.
D.
The telescope senses heat in a pattern of different temperatures.
1 answer
The statement that best describes how an X-ray telescope detects a supernova is:
C. The telescope detects high-energy electromagnetic waves.
X-ray telescopes are specifically designed to observe X-rays, which are a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by supernovae and other astronomical phenomena.
