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Question: What was the sprint time of the Indonesian gold medalist in men 's 100 m at the 1962 Asian Games ?

text: Indonesia at the Asian Games
Medalists
See also : Athletics at the Asian Games
Indonesia is a member of the Southeast Asian Zone of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and has competed in all editions of the Asian Games since it was first held in 1951, one of only seven countries to do so.
Medal Name Event Games
Gold Mohammad Sarengat Men 's 100 m 1962 Asian Games
Gold Mohammad Sarengat Men 's 110 m Hurdles 1962 Asian Games
Gold Supriati Sutono Women 's 5000 m 1998 Asian Games
Gold Maria Natalia Londa Women 's Long Jump 2014 Asian Games
Silver Sugiri Supardi Wahjudi Jootje Oroh Men 's 4 × 100 m Relay 1966 Asian Games
Silver Emilia Nova Women 's 100 metres hurdles 2018 Asian Games
Silver Mohd Fadlin Lalu Muhammad Zohri Eko Rimbawan Bayu Kertanegara Men 's 4 × 100 metres Relay 2018 Asian Games
Bronze Sudarmodjo Men 's High Jump 1951 Asian Games
Bronze AF Matulessy Men 's Javelin Throw 1951 Asian Games
Bronze Hendarsin Hendamihardja Men 's Triple Jump 1951 Asian Games
Bronze Triwulan Darwati Lie Djian Nio Surjowati Women 's 4 × 100 m Relay 1951 Asian Games
Bronze Annie Salamun Women 's Discus Throw 1951 Asian Games
Bronze Karnah Soekarta Women 's Javelin Throw 1958 Asian Games
Bronze Mohammad Sarengat Men 's 200 m 1962 Asian Games
Bronze Gurnam Singh Men 's 10000 m 1962 Asian Games
Bronze Awang Papilaja Men 's Long Jump 1962 Asian Games
Bronze Awang Papilaja Men 's High Jump 1962 Asian Games
Bronze Soeratmi Ernawati Tomasoa Wiewiek Machwijar Women 's 4 × 100 m Relay 1962 Asian Games
Bronze Soeatini Women 's 800 m 1962 Asian Games
Bronze Carolina Rieuwpassa Women 's 100 m 1970 Asian Games
Question: What mark did the athlete in the men 's Javelin throw and born in Didymoteicho get ?

text: Javelin throw
All-time top 25 javelin throwers ( current models ) -- Men
Correct as of July 2019 . [ 17 ]
The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) in length, is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon.
Rank Mark Athlete Date Place
1 98.48 m ( 323 ft 1 in ) Jan Železný ( CZE ) 25 May 1996 Jena
2 94.44 m ( 309 ft 10 in ) Johannes Vetter ( GER ) 11 July 2017 Lucerne
3 93.90 m ( 308 ft ⁄ 4 in ) Thomas Röhler ( GER ) 5 May 2017 Doha
4 93.09 m ( 305 ft 4 ⁄ 4 in ) Aki Parviainen ( FIN ) 26 June 1999 Kuortane
5 92.72 m ( 304 ft 2 ⁄ 4 in ) Julius Yego ( KEN ) 26 August 2015 Beijing
6 92.61 m ( 303 ft 10 in ) Sergey Makarov ( RUS ) 30 June 2002 Sheffield
7 92.60 m ( 303 ft 9 ⁄ 2 in ) Raymond Hecht ( GER ) 21 July 1995 Oslo
8 92.06 m ( 302 ft ⁄ 4 in ) Andreas Hofmann ( GER ) 2 June 2018 Offenburg
9 91.69 m ( 300 ft 9 ⁄ 4 in ) Konstadinós Gatsioúdis ( GRE ) 24 June 2000 Kuortane
10 91.59 m ( 300 ft 5 ⁄ 4 in ) Andreas Thorkildsen ( NOR ) 2 June 2006 Oslo
11 91.53 m ( 300 ft 3 ⁄ 2 in ) Tero Pitkämäki ( FIN ) 26 June 2005 Kuortane
12 91.46 m ( 300 ft ⁄ 4 in ) Steve Backley ( GBR ) 25 January 1992 Auckland
13 91.36 m ( 299 ft 8 ⁄ 4 in ) Cheng Chao-tsun ( TPE ) 26 August 2017 Taipei
14 91.29 m ( 299 ft 6 in ) Breaux Greer ( USA ) 21 June 2007 Indianapolis
15 90.73 m ( 297 ft 8 in ) Vadims Vasilevskis ( LAT ) 22 July 2007 Tallinn
16 90.61 m ( 297 ft 3 ⁄ 4 in ) Magnus Kirt ( EST ) 22 June 2019 Kuortane
17 90.60 m ( 297 ft 2 ⁄ 4 in ) Seppo Räty ( FIN ) 20 July 1992 Nurmijärvi
18 90.44 m ( 296 ft 8 ⁄ 2 in ) Boris Henry ( GER ) 9 July 1997 Linz
19 90.16 m ( 295 ft 9 ⁄ 2 in ) Keshorn Walcott ( TTO ) 9 July 2015 Lausanne
20 89.73 m ( 294 ft 4 ⁄ 2 in ) Jakub Vadlejch ( CZE ) 12 August 2017 London
Question: Which 2013 IPL team home to Akila Dananjaya hold the records for the most appearances in the playoffs and the Finals of the IPL ?

text: List of 2013 Indian Premier League personnel changes
Auction -- Sold players
All player contracts are for this season only . [ 21 ]
This is a list of all personnel changes for the 2013 Indian Premier League.
Player Team Base price Winning bid
Christopher Barnwell Royal Challengers Bangalore $ 50,000 $ 50,000
Johan Botha Delhi Daredevils $ 300,000 $ 450,000
Daniel Christian Royal Challengers Bangalore $ 100,000 $ 100,000
Michael Clarke Pune Warriors India $ 400,000 $ 400,000
Nathan Coulter-Nile Mumbai Indians $ 100,000 $ 450,000
Akila Dananjaya Chennai Super Kings $ 20,000 $ 20,000
Quinton de Kock Sunrisers Hyderabad $ 20,000 $ 20,000
Fidel Edwards Rajasthan Royals $ 100,000 $ 210,000
James Faulkner Rajasthan Royals $ 100,000 $ 400,000
Manpreet Gony Kings XI Punjab $ 200,000 $ 500,000
Moisés Henriques Royal Challengers Bangalore $ 100,000 $ 300,000
Jason Holder Chennai Super Kings $ 20,000 $ 20,000
Phillip Hughes Mumbai Indians $ 100,000 $ 100,000
Ben Laughlin Chennai Super Kings $ 20,000 $ 20,000
Glenn Maxwell Mumbai Indians $ 200,000 $ 1,000,000
Nathan McCullum Sunrisers Hyderabad $ 100,000 $ 100,000
Clint McKay Sunrisers Hyderabad $ 100,000 $ 100,000
Ryan McLaren Kolkata Knight Riders $ 50,000 $ 50,000
Ajantha Mendis Pune Warriors India $ 50,000 $ 725,000
Jeevan Mendis Delhi Daredevils $ 50,000 $ 50,000
Question: What is the birth name of the Pope who elevated the elector who was also pope for two months in 1187 ?

text: October 1187 papal election
List of participants
At the death of Pope Urban III there were probably 23 cardinals . [ 1 ] Basing on the countersigning of the papal bulls in October 1187 [ 2 ] it is possible to establish that probably 13 of them participated in the election of successor of Urban III :
The papal election of October 1187 (held October 21) was convoked after the death of Pope Urban III. It resulted in the election of Cardinal Alberto Sartori di Morra, who took the name of Gregory VIII.
Elector Place of birth Cardinalatial title Elevated Elevator Notes
Henri de Marsiac , O.Cist Château de Marcy , France Bishop of Albano March 1179 Aleksander III Declined the election to the papacy
Paolo Scolari Rome Bishop of Palestrina September 21 , 1179 Alexander III Archpriest of the patriarchal Liberian Basilica ; future Pope Clement III ( 1187-1191 )
Thibaud , O.S.B.Cluny France Bishop of Ostia e Velletri 1184 Lucius III
Alberto di Morra , Can.Reg.Praem Benevento Priest of S. Lorenzo in Lucina and Chancellor of the Holy Roman Church December 21 , 1156 Adrian IV Protopriest ; elected Pope Gregory VIII
Pietro de Bono , C.R.S.M.R Rome Priest of S. Susanna March 18 , 1166 Alexander III
Laborante de Panormo Pontormo Priest of S. Maria in Trastevere September 21 , 1173 Alexander III
Melior le Maitre , O.S.B.Vall Pisa Priest of SS . Giovanni e Paolo March 16 , 1185 Lucius III Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church
Adelardo Cattaneo Verona Priest of S. Marcello March 16 , 1185 Lucius III Future bishop of Verona ( 1188-1214 )
Giacinto Bobone Orsini Rome Deacon of S. Maria in Cosmedin December 22 , 1144 Lucius II Protodeacon ; future Pope Celestine III ( 1191-1198 )
Graziano da Pisa Pisa Deacon of SS . Cosma e Damiano March 4 , 1178 Alexander III
Ottaviano di Paoli Rome Deacon of SS . Sergio e Bacco December 18 , 1182 Lucius III Future bishop of Ostia e Velletri ( 1189-1206 )
Pietro Diana Piacenza Deacon of S. Nicola in Carcere March 16 , 1185 Lucius III
Radulf Nigellus probably France Deacon of S. Giorgio in Velabro March 16 , 1185 Lucius III
Question: Who is the namesake of the state in which the zip code 99403 is located ?

text: List of hillside letters
United States -- Washington
Most of Washington 's 18 to 19 monograms are in the arid Eastern part of the state .
This is a list of hillside letters (also known as mountain monograms), large geoglyphs found primarily in the Western United States. There are about 600 in total, but the status of many of these symbols are uncertain, due to vagueness in sources. The states with the most hillside letters are:
Monogram Town State
✞ ( cross ) Selah Washington
A Asotin Washington
B Burlington Washington
C Cashmere Washington
C Clarkston Washington
C Colville Washington
C Creston Washington
E East Wenatchee Washington
FOSS Tacoma Washington
G Goldendale Washington
K Kelso Washington
KF Kettle Falls Washington
K Klickitat Washington
L Union Gap Washington
OK Okanogan Washington
R Richland Washington
R Rosalia Washington
S Selah Washington
T ( uncertain existence ) Touchet Washington
Question: What is the € of the goalkeeper who was born on 2 December 1971 ?

text: Goalkeeper (association football)
Records -- Highest fees
As of August 2018 [ update ] , the most expensive goalkeeper of all time was Kepa Arrizabalaga following his 2018 €80 million ( £71 million ) transfer to Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao .
The goalkeeper, often shortened to keeper or goalie, is one of the major positions of association football. It is the most specialised position in the sport. The goalkeeper's primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring (moving the ball over the defended goal-line within the frame of the goal). This is accomplished by the goalkeeper moving into the path of the ball and either catching it or directing it away from the vicinity of the goal line. Within the penalty area goalkeepers are able to use their hands, making them (outside throw-ins) the only players on the field permitted to handle the ball. The special status of goalkeepers is indicated by them wearing different coloured kits from their teammates. The back-pass rule prevents goalkeepers handling direct passes back to them from teammates. Goalkeepers usually perform goal kicks, and also give commands to their defence during corner kicks, direct and indirect free kicks, and marking. Goalkeepers play an important role in directing on field strategy as they have an unrestricted view of the entire pitch, giving them a unique perspective on play development. The goalkeeper is the only required position of a team. If they are injured or sent off, a substitute goalkeeper has to take their place, otherwise an outfield player must take the ejected keeper's place in goal. In order to replace a goalkeeper who is sent off, a team usually substitutes an outfield player for the backup keeper (thus effectively the red card and substitution takes out two of the starting eleven players).
Player From To Fee ( £ ) Fee ( € ) Year
Kepa Arrizabalaga Athletic Bilbao Chelsea £71m € 80m 2018
Alisson Roma Liverpool £66.8m € 75m 2018
Gianluigi Buffon Parma Juventus £33m € 51.646m 2001
Ederson Benfica Manchester City £35m €40m 2017
Jordan Pickford Sunderland Everton £25m  2017
Francesco Toldo Fiorentina Internazionale  €28.405m 2001
Manuel Neuer Schalke 04 Bayern Munich £19m €24m 2011
Bernd Leno Bayer Leverkusen Arsenal £19.2m €22m 2018
David de Gea Atlético Madrid Manchester United £18m €22m 2011
Angelo Peruzzi Internazionale Lazio  €20.658m 2000
Sébastien Frey Internazionale Parma  €20.658m 2001
Samir Handanović Udinese Internazionale  €19m 2012
Claudio Bravo Barcelona Manchester City  €18m 2016
Ivan Pelizzoli Atalanta Roma  €17.043m 2001
Jan Oblak Benfica Atlético Madrid £12.6m €16m 2014
Angelo Peruzzi Juventus Internazionale  €14.461m 1999
Petr Čech Chelsea Arsenal £10m €13.9m 2015
Fraser Forster Celtic Southampton £10m €12.5m 2014
Wojciech Szczęsny Arsenal Juventus  €12.2m 2017
Marc-André ter Stegen Borussia Mönchengladbach Barcelona £9.7m €12m 2014
Question: Who is the player picked in Round 5 of the 2003 MLS SuperDraft by the team that was founded in 1994 ?

text: 2003 MLS SuperDraft
Player selection -- Round Five

The 2003 MLS Superdraft was held January 17, 2003 in Kansas City, Missouri. It was the fifth annual SuperDraft held by Major League Soccer.
Pick # MLS team Player Position Affiliation
41 D.C. United John Swann D Indiana University
42 MetroStars * Jacob LeBlanc M University of Virginia
43 Kansas City Wizards Jack Jewsbury M St. Louis University
44 Chicago Fire Chad Dombrowski D University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
45 Dallas Burn Michael Mariscalco M Butler University
46 San Jose Earthquakes Johanes Maliza M Stanford University
47 Columbus Crew Guy Abrahamson M Rutgers University
48 Colorado Rapids Casey Schmidt F Boston College
49 MetroStars Marco Vélez M Barry University
50 Los Angeles Galaxy Jimmy Frazelle M UCLA
Question: What was the year for the University of Oregon alumnus who served as United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa ?

text: List of University of Oregon alumni
Military

This List of University of Oregon alumni includes graduates and current students of the University of Oregon as well as former students who studied at the university but did not obtain a formal degree. The university opened in 1876 and the first class contained only five members, graduating in 1878. The university has over 195,000 alumni, 10 of whom are Pulitzer Prize winners, and 2 of whom are Nobel laureates.
Name Degree ( s ) Year ( s ) Notability
William E. Birkhimer LL.D 1889 Recipient of the Medal of Honor
Creed C. Hammond  1896 Major General , US Army
David E. Jeremiah B.S 1955 Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , Acting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , Admiral , US Navy
Donald Malarkey B.S 1948 Sergeant in Easy Company of the 101st Airborne ; was in Stephen E. Ambrose 's book Band of Brothers , made into an HBO miniseries
Herbert B. Powell B.S 1927 General , US Army
Charles C. Pixley M.D 1946 Lieutenant General , US Army
Raymond F. Rees J.D 1976 Major General , US Army
William B. Rosson B.S 1940 General , US Army
Rodger W. Simpson attended  Rear Admiral , US Navy
Tammy Smith B.S 1986 Brigadier General , US Army
Gordon Arthur Stanley attended 1943 Lieutenant Commander , US Navy , ace
James B. Thayer B.S 1940-42 , 1947 Brigadier General , US Army
Question: What is the name of the trilogy of which the first novel was made into a 2007 Freddie Highmore film with the character Pantalaimon ?

text: Freddie Highmore
Filmography -- Film

Alfred Thomas Highmore (born 14 February 1992) is an English actor. He made his debut in the comedy film Women Talking Dirty (1999). He is known for his starring roles in the films Finding Neverland (2004), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), August Rush (2007), and The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008). He won two consecutive Critics' Choice Movie Awards for Best Young Performer. Highmore starred as Norman Bates in the drama-thriller series Bates Motel (2013-2017), for which he was nominated three times for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series and won a People's Choice Award. In 2017, Highmore began producing and starring as Dr. Shaun Murphy in the ABC drama series The Good Doctor, for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
Year Title Role
1999 Women Talking Dirty Sam
2004 Two Brothers Raoul Normandin
2004 Finding Neverland Peter Llewelyn Davies
2004 Five Children and It Robert
2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie Bucket
2006 A Good Year Young Max Skinner
2006 Arthur and the Invisibles Arthur Montgomery
2007 August Rush Evan Taylor/August Rush
2007 The Golden Compass Pantalaimon
2008 The Spiderwick Chronicles Jared and Simon Grace
2008 A Fox 's Tale Little Jack
2009 Astro Boy Toby Tenma / Astro Boy
2009 Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard Arthur Montgomery
2010 Arthur 3 : The War of the Two Worlds Arthur Montgomery
2010 Master Harold ... and the Boys Hally Ballard
2010 Toast Nigel Slater
2011 The Art of Getting By George Zinavoy
2013 Justin and the Knights of Valour Justin
2016 The Journey Jack
2016 Almost Friends Charlie Brenner
Question: What is the IATA designation for the 12th largest city by population in the world , located in Brazil ?

text: List of the busiest airports in Brazil
2011 -- Brazil 's 25 busiest airports by aircraft movements [ 17 ] [ 18 ]

The following is a list of the busiest airports in Brazil by aircraft movements (how busy the runways are) and passengers traffic (how busy the terminals are). For each airport, the lists cite the principal city associated with the airport, not (necessarily) the municipality where the airport is physically located. The tables consider only airports operated by Infraero, DAESP and Terminais Aéreos de Maringá - SBMG S.A.
Rank Airport Location Movements Annual change Rank change
1 Guarulhos International Airport São Paulo 270,601 8.03%
2 Congonhas Airport São Paulo 209,156 2.05%
3 Brasília International Airport Brasília 189,570 7.51%
4 Galeão International Airport Rio de Janeiro 139,441 13.42% 2
5 Campo de Marte Airport São Paulo 133,524 8.55%
6 Santos Dumont Airport Rio de Janeiro 130,026 2.77% 2
7 Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport Salvador 125,992 9.61%
8 Tancredo Neves International Airport Belo Horizonte 108,130 27.43% 2
9 Viracopos International Airport Campinas 99,982 34.25% 4
10 Salgado Filho International Airport Porto Alegre 99,584 9.88% 2
11 Afonso Pena International Airport Curitiba 94,143 6.72% 2
12 Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport Recife 83,638 8.17%
13 Rolim Adolfo Amaro Airport Jundiaí 80,598 3.20% 2
14 Jacarepaguá Airport Rio de Janeiro 72,316 1.88%
15 Macaé Airport Macaé 70,716 8.54% 2
16 Santa Genoveva Airport Goiânia 70,128 8.42% 2
17 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport Belo Horizonte 65,862 1.18% 2
18 Pinto Martins International Airport Fortaleza 65,853 5.25% 1
19 Sorocaba Airport Sorocaba 65,395 54.18% 6
20 Campo dos Amarais Airport Campinas 65,380 37.77% 4
Question: What roles did Ian Hendry play in drama adapted by the English dramatist Christopher Fry ?

text: Ian Hendry
Theatre work -- 1950–59

Ian Mackendrick Hendry (13 January 1931 - 24 December 1984) was an English film, television and stage actor. He worked on several British TV series of the 1960s and 1970s, including the lead in the first series of The Avengers and The Lotus Eaters, and played roles in the films The Hill (1965), Repulsion (1965), Get Carter (1971), and Theatre of Blood (1973).
Year Title Role ( s ) Theatre Notes
1951 Ring Round The Moon Hugo/Frederic Edgware Amateur Dramatics Production Play by Jean Anouilh
August 1955 Reluctant Heroes Tone Queen 's Theatre , Hornchurch Play by Colin Morris
August 1955 Witness For The Prosecution Leonard Vole Queen 's Theatre , Hornchurch Play by Agatha Christie
August-September 1955 This Happy Breed Reg , Franks Child Queen 's Theatre , Hornchurch Play by Noël Coward
October 1955 Our Town Professor Willard Queen 's Theatre , Hornchurch Play by Thornton Wilder
October-November 1955 The Recruiting Officer Constable Queen 's Theatre , Hornchurch Play by George Farquhar
December 1956 The Adventures of Davy Crockett Not known Queen 's Theatre , Hornchurch Play based on works by Davy Crockett
January 1957 Paradise Street Not known Mahatma Gandhi Hall , Studio Theatre Club Play by Antony Brown
February 1957 Frost At Midnight Dodger Oxford Playhouse , Oxford Play by André Obey
March 1957 Lysistrata Strymodoros Oxford Playhouse , Oxford Play by Aristophanes
April 1957 Figure of Fun Freddie Oxford Playhouse , Oxford Play by Andre Roussin
April 1957 The Critic and the Heart Pat Rye Oxford Playhouse , Oxford Play by Robert Bolt
May 1957 The Beaux Stratagem Francis Archer Oxford Playhouse , Oxford Play by George Farquhar
May 1957 Change In The Wind Charles Auguste Oxford Playhouse , Oxford Play by Georges Neveux
June 1957 The Man Who Came To Dinner Professor Metz Oxford Playhouse , Oxford Play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
July 1957 Arlecchino Not known Edinburgh Festival , Edinburgh An adaptation of the play , 'The Servant of Two Masters ' by Carlo Goldoni
October 1957 Dinner With The Family Jacques Oxford Playhouse , Oxford Play by Jean Anouilh
October 1957 Dinner With The Family Jacques Cambridge Arts Theatre , Cambridge Play by Jean Anouilh
October 1957 Dinner With The Family Jacques King 's Theatre , Glasgow Play by Jean Anouilh
October 1957 Dinner With The Family Jacques Theatre Royal , Brighton Play by Jean Anouilh
Question: What is the nickname of the Carrier Air Wing Eleven squadron who is the second oldest Navy Fighter Attack squadron operating today ?

text: Carrier Air Wing Eleven
Subordinate units
See also : List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons CVW-11 consists of nine squadrons [ 3 ]
Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) is a United States Navy aircraft carrier air wing based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The air wing is attached to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Code Squadron Nickname Assigned Aircraft
VFA-154 Strike Fighter Squadron 154 Black Knights F/A-18F Super Hornet
VFA-31 Strike Fighter Squadron 31 Tomcatters F/A-18E Super Hornet
VFA-146 Strike Fighter Squadron 146 Blue Diamonds F/A-18E Super Hornet
VFA-87 Strike Fighter Squadron 87 Golden Warriors F/A-18E Super Hornet
VAW-115 Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 Liberty Bells E-2C Hawkeye
VAQ-142 Electronic Attack Squadron 142 Gray Wolves EA-18G Growler
VRC-30 Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 , Detachment 3 Providers C-2A Greyhound
HSC-8 Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 Eightballers MH-60S Seahawk
HSM-75 Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 75 Wolfpack MH-60R Seahawk
Question: What length of mountains is south of the large Iranian city in Mazandaran with the second most people ?

text: List of largest cities of Iran
Largest cities in the provinces
This is a list of the largest cities of the 31 provinces , based on the city 's population as of the 2016 census .
Iran has one of the highest urban population growth rates in the world. From 1950 to 2002, the urban proportion of the population increased from 27% to 60%. The United Nations predicts that by 2030 80% of the population will live in urban areas. [failed verification] Most internal migrants have settled near the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, Ahvaz, and Qom. Tehran, with a population of 8.7 million (2016 census), is the largest city in Iran and is the nation's capital. Tehran is home to around 11% of Iran's population. It is the hub of the country's communication and transport networks. Mashhad, with a population of 3 million, is the second-largest Iranian city and the centre of the province of Razavi Khorasan. Mashhad is one of the holiest Shi'a cities in the world as it is the site of the Imam Reza shrine. It is the centre of tourism in Iran and between 15 and 20 million pilgrims go to Imam Reza's shrine every year. The third most populous city of Iran is Isfahan with a population 1.9 million (as of 2016). This city is one of the most industrial cities of Iran with large industries and hosts several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Province Largest city 2nd Largest 3rd Largest 4th largest
Tehran Tehran Eslamshahr Shahriar Shahr-e Qods
Razavi Khorasan Mashhad Nishapur Sabzevar Torbat-e Heydarieh
East Azerbaijan Tabriz Maragheh Marand Ahar
Alborz Karaj Fardis Kamalshahr Nazarabad
Isfahan Isfahan Kashan Khomeyni Shahr Najafabad
Fars Shiraz Marvdasht Jahrom Fasa
Khuzestan Ahvaz Dezful Abadan Mahshahr
Mazandaran Sari Babol Amol Qa'em Shahr
West Azerbaijan Urmia Khoy Bukan Mahabad
Kerman Kerman Sirjan Rafsanjan Jiroft
Gilan Rasht Bandar-e Anzali Lahijan Langrud
Sistan and Baluchistan Zahedan Zabol Iran Shahr Chabahar
Kermanshah Kermanshah Eslamabad-e Gharb Javanrud Kangavar
Lorestan Khorramabad Borujerd Dorud Aligudarz
Hamadan Hamadan Malayer Nahavand Asadabad
Golestan Gorgan Gonbad-e Kavus Bandar Torkaman Ali Abad
Kurdistan Sanandaj Saghez Marivan Baneh
Hormozgan Bandar Abbas Minab Qeshm Kish
Markazi Arak Saveh Khomein Mahallat
Ardabil Ardabil Parsabad Meshkinshahr Khalkhal
Question: What is the most populous city in the state American ambassador John W. Davis is from ?

text: List of ambassadors of the United States to China
List of envoys to the Qing Empire

The United States Ambassador to China is the chief American diplomat to People's Republic of China (PRC). The United States has sent diplomatic representatives to China since 1844, when Caleb Cushing, as commissioner, negotiated the Treaty of Wanghia. Commissioners represented the United States in China from 1844 to 1857. Until 1898, the Qing Empire did not have a system in place for the Emperor to accept the Letters of Credence of foreign representatives. From 1858 to 1935, the U.S. representative in China was formally Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to China. The American legation in Nanjing was upgraded to an embassy in 1935 and the Envoy was promoted to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. During the republican era, the U.S. recognized the Beiyang Government in Beijing from 1912 to 1928 and the Nationalist Government in Nanjing (and Chongqing from 1937 to 1945) from 1928 onwards. After the Communist People's Republic of China was established in mainland China in 1949 and the Kuomintang moved the Republic of China government from Nanjing to Taipei, Taiwan, the U.S. continued to recognize the Republic of China as the legitimate Chinese government and maintained its embassy in Taiwan. However, in 1973, the U.S. established a Liaison Office in Beijing to represent its interests in mainland China. In 1976, the Chief of the Liaison Office was promoted to the rank of ambassador. In December 1978, the U.S. severed official relations with the Republic of China and in January 1979, established formal relations with the People's Republic of China. The U.S. Liaison Office in Beijing was upgraded to an embassy on March 1, 1979.
Name Home state Presented credentials Terminated
Caleb Cushing Massachusetts June 12 , 1844 August 27 , 1844
Alexander Hill Everett Massachusetts October 26 , 1846 June 28 , 1847
John W. Davis Indiana October 6 , 1848 May 25 , 1850
Humphrey Marshall Kentucky July 4 , 1853 January 27 , 1854
Robert Milligan McLane Maryland November 3 , 1854 December 12 , 1854
Peter Parker Massachusetts July 15 , 1856 August 25 , 1857
William B. Reed Pennsylvania May 3 , 1858 November 11 , 1858
John Elliott Ward Georgia August 10 , 1859 December 15 , 1860
Anson Burlingame Massachusetts August 20 , 1862 November 21 , 1867
John Ross Browne California October 28 , 1868 July 5 , 1869
Frederick Low California April 27 , 1870 July 24 , 1873
Benjamin Avery California November 29 , 1874 November 8 , 1875
George Seward California April 24 , 1876 August 16 , 1880
James Burrill Angell Michigan August 16 , 1880 October 4 , 1881
John Russell Young New York August 17 , 1882 April 7 , 1885
Charles Harvey Denby Indiana October 1 , 1885 July 8 , 1898
Edwin H. Conger Iowa July 8 , 1898 April 4 , 1905
William Woodville Rockhill District of Columbia June 17 , 1905 June 1 , 1909
William J. Calhoun Illinois April 21 , 1910 February 26 , 1913
Question: How many seasons did the West Bromwich Albion F.C . player with a fee of £4.7 million play ?

text: List of West Bromwich Albion F.C. records and statistics
Transfers -- Highest transfer fees paid

West Bromwich Albion are an English professional association football club based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. The club was founded in 1878 as West Bromwich Strollers, by workers from George Salter's Spring Works and turned professional in 1885. The team has spent the majority of its history in the top division of English football and is currently in its longest spell in the Premier League. This list encompasses records set by the club, their managers and their players. The player records section includes details of the club's leading goalscorers and those who have made most appearances in first-team competitions. It also records notable achievements by Albion players on the international stage, and the highest transfer fees paid and received by the club. Attendance records at The Hawthorns, the club's home ground since 1900, are also included in the list. Records generally refer only to first team, competitive matches in national or European competitions. Reserve matches, youth matches, friendlies, testimonials, war-time matches and regional competitions are not considered, except where indicated.
# Name Fee Paid to Date
1 Oliver Burke £15 million RB Leipzig 25 August 2017
2 Nacer Chadli £13 million Tottenham Hotspur 29 August 2016
3 José Salomón Rondón £12 million Zenit Saint Petersburg 10 August 2015
4 Jay Rodriguez £12 million Southampton 2 July 2017
5 Brown Ideye £10 million Dynamo Kiev 18 July 2014
6 Jake Livermore £10 million Hull City F.C 20 January 2017
7 Stéphane Sessègnon £6.6 million Sunderland 2 September 2013
8 Victor Anichebe £6 million Everton 2 September 2013
9 Shane Long £5 million Reading 9 August 2011
10 Borja Valero £4.7 million RCD Mallorca 22 August 2008
Question: What was the status of the El Gran Show celebrity who is best known for representing Peru in the Viña del Mar International Song Festival ?

text: El Gran Show (season 1 of 2011)
Cast -- Couples
The celebrities appeared at a press conference on May 2 , 2011 , this season featured only eight celebrities unlike past seasons . [ 1 ] [ 4 ] In the first three weeks , the competition was between teams formed by two heroes and four dreamers with a respective choreographer , representing different regions of Peru . [ 5 ] In each week , the team with the lowest score was sentenced and one of their dreamers was eliminated , determined by the individual vote of each of the team members . [ 6 ] [ 7 ] From the fourth week , each hero danced with only one dreamer of his team forming eight couples . [ 8 ] Due to the drastic change , since of the remaining 14 dreamers six of them were eliminated , the production decided to call them for the next season . [ 9 ]
Season one of the 2011 edition of El Gran Show premiered on April 14, 2011. This season, the public's favorite couple was not realized more in the program. In addition, the lifeguard was added, a special wildcard that the judges could use to save one of the eliminated couples. On July 23, 2011, Raúl Zuazo and Dayana Calla were crowned champions, Leslie Shaw and Kevin Ubillus finished second, while Vanessa Terkes and Andy Sandoval finished third.
Celebrity Notability ( known for ) Dreamer Status
Carlos Kukín Flores Former football player Victoria Cordero Eliminated 1st on June 11 , 2011
Leysi Suárez Actress & vedette Eder Bocanegra Eliminated 2nd on June 18 , 2011
Mónica Hoyos Actress & TV Host Edson del Carpio Eliminated 3rd on July 9 , 2011
Mario Hart Race car driver Diana Burga Eliminated 4th on July 23 , 2011
Aldo Miyashiro Actor , TV Host & screenwriter Isabel Acevedo Eliminated 5th on July 23 , 2011
Vanessa Terkes Actress Andy Sandoval Third place on July 23 , 2011
Leslie Shaw Singer , model & actress Kevin Ubillus Runner-up on July 23 , 2011
Raúl Zuazo Actor & film director Dayana Calla Winners on July 23 , 2011
Question: What was the score for the 2nd rugby game played at the home of the Sydney Swans ?

text: 1884 New Zealand rugby union tour of New South Wales
Match summary
Complete list of matches played by New Zealand in New South Wales : [ 2 ] New South Wales ( here pictured in 1883 ) played New Zealand three times
The first New Zealand team was selected in 1884, for a tour to New South Wales, Australia. It was a privately organized selection as the New Zealand Rugby Union was founded not until eight years later. On 22 May 1884, before the tour start, the team played a test match against the Wellington Rugby Football Union team, winning 9 to 0. During the tour, the team recorded eight wins in eight matches in Australia.
# Date Rival City Venue Score
1 28 May Cumberland County Sydney Parramatta Ground 33-0
2 31 May NSW Waratahs Sydney Agricultural Society Ground 11-0
3 3 Jun Combined Suburbs Sydney Cricket Ground 23-5
4 5 Jun Northern Districts Newcastle Sports Ground 29-0
5 7 Jun NSW Waratahs Sydney Agricultural Society Ground 21-2
6 11 Jun Western Districts Bathurst Bathurst Ground 11-0
7 12 Jun Wallaroo & University NSW Sydney Cricket Ground 23-10
8 14 Jun NSW Waratahs Sydney Agricultural Society Ground 16-0
Question: Of the players listed in the Wingman position in the 1972 Perth Carnival , how many are said to have become coaches after retiring as players ?

text: 1972 Perth Carnival
Squads -- Victoria

The 1972 Perth Carnival was the 18th edition of the Australian National Football Carnival, an Australian rules football interstate competition. It was the last of the traditional single-city round-robin carnivals in the residential qualification era of interstate football. Four teams took part, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania, with each playing one another once in a round robin format. Victoria won the Carnival after finishing as the only undefeated team. Peter McKenna was the most successful goal kicker with 19 goals, followed by Glynn Hewitt and Phil Tierney who kicked 11 each.
Name Age Position Club
Ross Smith ( c ) 29 Rover St Kilda
Stan Alves 26 Wingman Melbourne
Kevin Bartlett 25 Rover Richmond
Peter Bedford 25 Centreman South Melbourne
Francis Bourke 25 Wingman Richmond
David Clarke 19 Half forward flanker Geelong
Barry Davis 28 Half back flanker Essendon
Gary Dempsey 23 Ruckman Footscray
Keith Greig 20 Wingman North Melbourne
Gary Hardeman 22 Centre half back Melbourne
Alex Jesaulenko 26 Forward Carlton
Peter Knights 20 Centre half back Hawthorn
Barry Lawrence 25 Centre half back St Kilda
Leigh Matthews 20 Rover Hawthorn
Peter McKenna 26 Full-forward Collingwood
John Murphy 22 Rover Fitzroy
John Nicholls 32 Ruckman Carlton
Alan Noonan 24 Centre half forward Essendon
Travis Payze 25 Ruck-rover St Kilda
David Rhodes 24 Wingman Fitzroy
Question: What athlete at the '13 US Men 's Curling Champs came in third that comes from the state that was one of the initial thirteen colonies ?

text: 2013 United States Men's Curling Championship
Teams
Ten teams participated in the national championship . The teams are listed as follows : [ 4 ]
The 2013 United States Men's Curling Championship was held from February 9 to 16 at the Cornerstone Community Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was held in conjunction with the 2013 United States Women's Curling Championship. The winning team will represent the United States at the 2013 World Men's Curling Championship in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The championship also acted as a qualifier to the 2014 United States Olympic Curling Trials, awarding qualifying spots to the winners and runners-up of the championship.
Skip Third Second Lead Locale Qualification Method
Pete Fenson Shawn Rojeski Joe Polo Ryan Brunt Bemidji , Minnesota High Performance Program team
Heath McCormick Bill Stopera Martin Sather Dean Gemmell New York , New York High Performance Program team
Chris Plys ( fourth ) Tyler George ( skip ) Richard Ruohonen Colin Hufman Duluth , Minnesota Order of Merit
John Shuster Jeff Isaacson Jared Zezel John Landsteiner Duluth , Minnesota Order of Merit
Craig Brown Kroy Nernberger Matt Hamilton Jon Brunt Madison , Wisconsin Challenge Round
Greg Persinger Nicholas Myers Sean Murray Tim Gartner Fairbanks , Alaska Challenge Round
Ryan Lemke Nate Gebert John Lilla Casey Konopacky Medford , Wisconsin Challenge Round
Brady Clark Sean Beighton Darren Lehto Philip Tilker Seattle , Washington Challenge Round
Mike Farbelow Kevin Deeren Kraig Deeren Mark Lazar St. Paul , Minnesota Challenge Round
Todd Birr Doug Pottinger Greg Romaniuk Thomas O'Connor Mankato , Minnesota Challenge Round
Question: Which county is school that is in the same city as the television station KREG-TV located in ?

text: List of television stations in the United States by call sign (initial letter K)
KR

This is a list of full-power television stations in the United States having call signs beginning with the letter K. Low-power TV stations, those with designations such as KAGN-LP or K11XQ, have not been included in this list. See also the list of TV stations beginning with W and the list of TV stations beginning with X.
Call letters Channel Network ( s ) City and state Meaning or notes
KRBC-TV 29 PSIP/cable 9 NBC Abilene , Texas R eporter B roadcasting C ompany ( was once co-owned with KRBC radio )
KRBK 22 PSIP 49 Fox Osage Beach , Missouri Branded by its cable channel number , 5
KRCA 35 PSIP 62 Estrella TV Riverside , California R iverside , Ca lifornia
KRCB 23 PSIP 22 PBS Cotati , California
KRCG 12 PSIP/cable 13 CBS Jefferson City , Missouri R obert C . G oshorn ( father of founder )
KRCR-TV 7 PSIP 7 7.1 ABC 7.2 MeTV Redding , California R edding- C hico- R ed Bluff
KRCW-TV 33 PSIP 32 32.1 The CW 33.3 This TV Salem / Portland , Oregon
KRDK-TV 38 PSIP/cable 4 Dark Valley City , North Dakota
KRDO-TV 24 PSIP 13 ABC Colorado Springs , Colorado
KREG-TV 23 PSIP/cable 3 CBS Glenwood Springs , Colorado Satellite of KREX
KREM 20 PSIP/cable 2 CBS Spokane , Washington
KREN-TV 26 PSIP 27 27.1 Univision 46.2 KRNS-CD Reno , Nevada REN o
KREX-TV 2 PSIP 5 5.1 CBS 27.2 KGJT-CD Grand Junction , Colorado
KREY-TV 13 PSIP/cable 10 CBS Montrose , Colorado Satellite of KREX
KREZ-TV 15 PSIP 6 CBS Durango , Colorado Semisatellite of KREX until 2/28/1995 , Rebroadcasts KRQE Albuquerque
KRGV-TV 13 PSIP 5 5.1 ABC 5.3 MeTV Weslaco , Texas R io G rande V alley
KRII 11 PSIP 11 11.1 NBC 11.2 KDLH-DT2 11.3 KDLH 11.9 KBJR-DT2 Chisholm , Minnesota Semi-satellite of KBJR Duluth , Minnesota
KRIN 35 PSIP 32 PBS Waterloo , Iowa
KRIS-TV 13 PSIP 6 6.1 NBC 13.2 The CW Corpus Christi , Texas Digital subchannel 13.2 branded by its cable channel number , 23
KRIV 26 PSIP 26 Fox Houston , Texas
Question: In the 2018 MLS Cup , what team defeated the team Lucas Melano signed with in 2015 ?

text: Major League Soccer records and statistics
Transfer fees -- Paid

The following is a compilation of notable Major League Soccer records and statistics for teams and players.
Rank Player From To Fee Year
1 Ezequiel Barco Independiente Atlanta United $ 15.0m 2018
2 Pity Martínez River Plate Atlanta United $ 14.0m 2019
3 Jermain Defoe Tottenham Hotspur Toronto FC $ 11.0m 2014
4 Michael Bradley Roma Toronto FC $ 10.8m 2014
5 Clint Dempsey Tottenham Hotspur Seattle Sounders FC $ 9.3m 2013
6 Giovani Dos Santos Villarreal Los Angeles Galaxy $ 8.9m 2015
7 Miguel Almirón Lanús Atlanta United $ 8.2m 2017
8 Lucas Melano Lanús Portland Timbers $ 6.4m 2015
9 Nicolás Lodeiro Boca Juniors Seattle Sounders FC $ 6.4m 2016
10 Kaku Huracán New York Red Bulls $ 6.2m 2018
Question: How many legs does the Australian Paralympic skier , the winner of the gold medal in Men 's Giant Slalom LW2 have ?

text: Australia at the 1994 Winter Paralympics
Medalists

The 1994 Winter Paralympics were held in Lillehammer, Norway. Australia sent six male skiers, who won three gold, two silver and four bronze medals. Australia, at the time, achieved their best ever performance at a Winter Paralympics, finishing 5th overall in the alpine skiing competition, 9th in the medal standings, and 11th in the total medal count out of 31 nations.
Medal Name Sport Event
Gold Michael Norton Alpine Skiing Men 's Slalom LWXI
Gold Michael Norton Alpine Skiing Men 's Super-G LWXI
Gold Michael Milton Alpine Skiing Men 's Giant Slalom LW2
Silver Michael Milton Alpine Skiing Men 's Slalom LW2
Silver James Patterson Alpine Skiing Men 's Downhill LW9
Bronze James Patterson Alpine Skiing Men 's Giant Slalom LW9
Bronze Michael Milton Alpine Skiing Men 's Super-G LW2
Bronze Michael Milton Alpine Skiing Men 's Downhill LW2
Bronze David Munk Alpine Skiing Men 's Giant Slalom LWXI
Question: Of the US Presidential Candidates in 2008 , which party was criticized for its `` abdication of political responsibilities `` ?

text: Comparison of the 2008 United States presidential candidates
Candidates
Main article : List of candidates in the United States presidential election , 2008 Those who were on the ballot in enough states to theoretically win a majority in the U.S . Electoral College are marked in bold . Candidates who are known to have appeared on at least two states ' ballots are marked in italic .
This article compares the presidential candidates in the United States' 2008 presidential election. It does not cover previous elections. Because of ballot access restrictions in the United States, not all candidates appeared on the ballots in all states.
Presidential candidate Party Running mate Campaign site
Gene Amondson Prohibition Leroy Pletten geneamondson.com
Chuck Baldwin ( campaign ) Constitution Darrell Castle baldwin2008.com
Bob Barr ( campaign ) Libertarian Wayne Allyn Root bobbarr2008.com
Róger Calero Socialist Workers Alyson Kennedy
Charles Jay Boston Tea Thomas L. Knapp CJ08.com
Alan Keyes ( campaign ) America 's Independent Party Brian Rohrbough alankeyes.com
Gloria La Riva Socialism & Liberation Eugene Puryear votepsl.org
John McCain ( campaign ) Republican Sarah Palin johnmccain.com
Frank McEnulty New American Independent David Mangan frankforpresident.org
Cynthia McKinney ( campaign ) Green Rosa Clemente votetruth08.com
Brian Moore Socialist , Liberty Union Stewart Alexander votesocialist2008.org
Ralph Nader ( campaign ) Independent , Peace and Freedom Matt Gonzalez votenader.org
Barack Obama ( campaign ) Democratic Joe Biden barackobama.com
Ron Paul ( campaign ) Louisiana Taxpayers Party Constitution Party of Montana Barry Goldwater , Jr. Michael Peroutka ronpaul2008.com
Thomas Stevens Objectivist
Ted Weill Reform Frank McEnulty
Question: Which park is the wooden roller coaster ride constructed by Rocky Mountain Construction and Curtis D. Summers located in ?

text: Curtis D. Summers
Wooden roller coasters

Curtis D. Summers (September 17, 1929 - May 11, 1992) was an engineer and American roller coaster designer credited for designing or providing structural engineering on 25 wooden roller coasters around the world. He earned a degree in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University and was a registered engineer in 40 states.
Opened Name Park Notes Status
1972 The Racer Kings Island Assisted John Allen with structural engineering Operating
1972 Woodstock Express Kings Island Assisted John Allen with structural engineering Operating
1974 Ghoster Coaster Kings Dominion Assisted John Allen with structural engineering Operating
1975 Rebel Yell Kings Dominion Assisted John Allen with structural engineering Operating
1976 Thunder Road Carowinds Based on Philadelphia Toboggan Company /John Allen design Demolished August 2015 for a water park expansion
1979 The Beast Kings Island Structural support , primarily the helix finale Operating
1981 American Eagle Six Flags Great America Contracted by Intamin to provide structural engineering Operating
1981 Mighty Canadian Minebuster Canada 's Wonderland Loosely patterned after Shooting Star at Coney Island , Cincinnati , Ohio Operating
1981 Wild Beast Canada 's Wonderland Based on PTC Wildcat at Coney Island , Cincinnati , Ohio Operating
1982 Grizzly Kings Dominion Based on PTC Wildcat at Coney Island , Cincinnati , Ohio Operating
1986 The Grizzly California 's Great America Based on PTC Wildcat at Coney Island , Cincinnati , Ohio Operating
1986 Wild One Six Flags America Restoration of missing helix Operating
1986 Wildcat Lake Compounce Complete in-place rebuild with profile modification Operating
1988 Wolverine Wildcat Michigan 's Adventure First Dinn & Summers coaster Operating
1988 Raging Wolf Bobs Geauga Lake Removed Disassembled 2010-2012
1989 Timber Wolf Worlds of Fun  Operating
1989 Hercules Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom  Demolished 2003 replaced by Hydra the Revenge
1990 Texas Giant Six Flags Over Texas Converted to hybrid roller coaster in 2011 Operating
1990 Georgia Cyclone Six Flags Over Georgia Converted to hybrid roller coaster in 2018 Operating
1990 Predator Darien Lake  Operating
Question: Of Boxing and Athletics from the 2010 Asian Games , which one ended later ?

text: Kazakhstan at the 2010 Asian Games
Medalists

Kazakhstan participated in the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou from 12 November to 27 November 2010.
Medal Name Sport Event Date
Gold Daniyar Yeleussinov Boxing Men 's 64kg 26 Nov
Gold Yelena Shalygina Wrestling Women 's Freestyle 63 kg 26 Nov
Gold Anna Alyabyeva Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual 26 Nov
Gold Serik Sapiyev Boxing Men 's 69kg 25 Nov
Gold Kazakhstan Water polo Men 's 25 Nov
Gold Kazakhstan Rhythmic Gymnastics Team 25 Nov
Gold Rinat Sagandykov Karate Men 's -67 kg 25 Nov
Gold Darkhan Assadilov Karate Men 's -60 kg 25 Nov
Gold Dmitriy Karpov Athletics Men 's Decathlon 25 Nov
Gold Olga Rypakova Athletics Women 's Triple Jump 25 Nov
Gold Margarita Matsko Athletics Women 's 800m 25 Nov
Gold Kazakhstan Rugby Women 's 23 Nov
Gold Nurmakhan Tinaliyev Wrestling Men 's Greco-Roman 120 kg 23 Nov
Gold Olga Tereshkova Athletics Women 's 400m 22 Nov
Gold Svetlana Podobedova Weightlifting Women 's 75 kg 18 Nov
Gold Ilya Ilyin Weightlifting Men 's 94 kg 18 Nov
Gold Maiya Maneza Weightlifting Women 's 63 kg 16 Nov
Gold Kazakhstan Shooting Women 's 25m Pistol Team 16 Nov
Silver Birzhan Zhakypov Boxing Men 's 49kg 26 Nov
Silver Kazakhstan Athletics Women 's 4 x 400m Relay 26 Nov
Question: What wavelength spectra does this space telescope observe , which was developed by the US agency established in 1958 ?

text: List of space telescopes
Visible light
Further information : Visible-light astronomy The oldest form of astronomy , optical or visible-light astronomy , observes wavelengths of light from approximately 400 to 700 nm . [ 132 ] Positioning an optical telescope in space eliminates the distortions and limitations that hamper that ground-based optical telescopes ( see Astronomical seeing ) , providing higher resolution images . Optical telescopes are used to look at planets , stars , galaxies , planetary nebulae and protoplanetary disks , amongst many other things . [ 133 ]
This list of space telescopes (astronomical space observatories) is grouped by major frequency ranges: gamma ray, x-ray, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwave and radio. Telescopes that work in multiple frequency bands are included in all of the appropriate sections. Space telescopes that collect particles, such as cosmic ray nuclei and/or electrons, as well as instruments that aim to detect gravitational waves, are also listed. Missions with specific targets within the Solar System (e.g. our Sun and its planets), are excluded; see List of Solar System probes for these, and List of Earth observation satellites for missions targeting our planet. Two values are provided for the dimensions of the initial orbit. For telescopes in Earth orbit, the min and max altitude are given in kilometers. For telescopes in solar orbit, the minimum distance (periapsis) and the maximum distance (apoapsis) between the telescope and the center of mass of the sun are given in astronomical units (AU).
Name Space Agency Launch Date Terminated Location
Hipparcos ESA 8 Aug 1989 Mar 1993 Earth orbit ( 223-35,632 km )
Hubble Space Telescope NASA & ESA 24 Apr 1990 - Earth orbit ( 586.47-610.44 km )
MOST CSA 30 Jun 2003 Mar 2019 Earth orbit ( 819-832 km )
Swift Gamma Ray Burst Explorer NASA 20 Nov 2004 - Earth orbit ( 585-604 km )
COROT CNES & ESA 27 Dec 2006 2013 Earth orbit ( 872-884 km )
Kepler NASA 6 Mar 2009 30 Oct 2018 Earth-trailing heliocentric orbit
BRITE constellation Austria , Canada , Poland 25 Feb 2013 - 19 Aug 2014 - Earth orbit
Near Earth Object Surveillance Satellite ( NEOSSat ) CSA , DRDC 25 Feb 2013 - Sun-synchronous Earth orbit ( 776-792 km )
Gaia ( astrometry ) ESA 19 Dec 2013 - Sun - Earth L 2 Lagrange point
Astrosat ISRO 28 Sep 2015 - Earth orbit ( 600-650 km )
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite ( TESS ) NASA 18 Apr 2018 - High Earth Orbit