Read the below statements:
- NASA launched a space telescope, SPHEREx, to study the universe's "cosmic glow".
- The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope was inaugurated at Hanle, Ladakh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Statement 1 and 2 both.
- Statement 1: NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) is designed to perform a unique all-sky survey. Its primary objective is to study the "cosmic glow" to understand the origin of the universe and search for life-sustaining ingredients like water and organic molecules in interstellar space.
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Statement 2: The MACE (Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment) telescope is the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in the Northern Hemisphere. It was built by BARC and inaugurated at Hanle, Ladakh, a high-altitude site chosen for its clear skies and low light pollution, to study high-energy gamma rays.