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Question #1:
Here is a picture of the reflecting telescope that we have here at NMSBVI.
It has a primary mirror diameter of 8 inches. The primary mirror on SOFIA’s telescope has a diameter of 2.5 meters. How many times bigger is SOFIA’s primary mirror than ours?
Question #2:
For this question, you’ll have to look in “THE SOFIA BOEING 747SP” posting. Who was the aircraft named after and what is this person’s role in history?
Question #3:
This one is a bit more obscure and I’m not going to give you any hints just yet, but with a bit of searching, you should find this one. My flights will have a connection with Dr. Martin Luther King. How so?
You all are pretty quiet on this one. Here’s a hint: Research our special guest.
Question #4:
How did workers get Space Shuttle Endeavour through the streets of Los Angeles to its current museum location?
Question #5:
What are scientists finding at the La Brea Tar Pits?
Charles Lindbergh
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You got it Katie! Don’t stop there though, there is a second part to the question – what was his role in history?
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20.0 Meters
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Not quite Katie – keep on trying with this one.
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12.5 times larger.
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Right on Deanna!! Good Job!
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Charles Lindbergh
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You are correct Deanna. Look at the second half of the question too – what was his role in history?
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They want to find out more information about our solar system
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Yes Katie, NASA does want to find out more about our solar system, and SOFIA is a tool that they use to help answer some questions.
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Q#1 it’s 92 inches bigger
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You’re thinking along the right track Favian, but the question asks how many times larger SOFIA’s telescope is than ours. Give it another try.
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Q#2 the Clipper Lindbergh
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You are correct Favian. So what was his role in history?
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Hi Mr. K!
Answer to question 2: Charles Lindbergh
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Very good Carybeth. It is named after Charles Lindbergh. Have you found out anything about the second half of the question – What was his role in history?
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