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What are the bulidings called where optical telescopes are found?

The word "Observatory" is used to refer to a dedicated building where large optical telescopes are housed. This usually includes a protective dome that can be opened or retracted to observe the stars.


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Why are large telescopes used to study distant galaxies and not small telescopes?

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Why are radio telescopes often placed in valleys?

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