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Some telescopes are on the earth this is because they are easier to maintain as it does not require launches to get astronaughts up there to fix them. Also they are cheaper having to make a telescope usable in space takes time and money, it also requires a launch which is expensive as well. It is easier to view the results as you can view them directly from the telescopes, instead of them having to be sent from space down to earth using microwaves then you need an antenna and other.
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∙ 11y agoObservatories are built at high altitudes for optimum viewing conditions and to minimize atmospheric distortion as they are sited away from air pollution along with light pollution of urban areas.
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∙ 8y agoThe two main reasons are to get above the cloud deck so that the telescope can be used more of the time and to get above as much of the atmosphere as possible to minimize the atmospheric distortion and scattering effects so as to produce better images.
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∙ 11y agoThere is less light pollution and environmental pollution to block their view. In space, there is almost no pollution.
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∙ 10y agoTelescopes are often built on the top of mountains.
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∙ 10y agoScientists on Earth build telescopes on top of mountains so the atmosphere doesn't interfere much with what they can see!
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∙ 12y agoTelescopes are built on the tops of mountains in order to be above as much air and heat as possible as these interfere with images.
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How did telescopes develop over the years?
That's a simple question, As more big businesses and new material /better material to build telescopes have come out the telescopes start to improve, scientists found that there are different combinations that enhance the viewing of telescopes. I don't get why'd you ask this, i could answer it easy and im 13 as its common sense. WOW your brainy!
What are some ways that scientists are currently learning more about the solar system?
Scientists are currently using mirror telescopes in space that do not have to deal with light pollution and are more clear than lens telescopes to take pictures of the solar system. They are also using radio telescopes to try and discover extra terrestrial life.
Did Sir Issac Newton build and use reflecting telescopes?
Yes.
How do you scientists explore the moon and planets in the solar system?
Telescopes, Space missions, probes all help scientists discover more about the moon.
Large telescopes are often housed where?
On top of mountains.
Scientists on earth Build telescopes on top of ------so the atmosphere doesn't interfere with what they can see?
scientist on earth build telescopes on top of
How do scientists study star?
They monitor were and how they move they look at the stars through telescopes and get a detailed look at the star so they can build they own models of it
What do scientists on earth build telascopes on top of?
High mountains.
How did telescopes develop over the years?
That's a simple question, As more big businesses and new material /better material to build telescopes have come out the telescopes start to improve, scientists found that there are different combinations that enhance the viewing of telescopes. I don't get why'd you ask this, i could answer it easy and im 13 as its common sense. WOW your brainy!
How do scientists collect information on Mercury?
by using telescopes and satellites.
What are the two ways scientists explore space?
light telescopes and radio telescopes whether installed on earth or on space vehicles
How many telescopes did herschal build?
6 and a half
What have scientists learned from telescopes?
They have learned that Earth revolves around the Sun.
Where are there telescopes in the UK?
there are more scientists in UK compared to the other countries.
How do telescopes and satellite help scientists?
it helps by moving humanity forwards
Optical telescopes allow scientists to study what from objects in space?
Light
How did telescopes and microscopes help scientists gain new into nature?
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