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Is it better to make astronomical observations from the Moon's surface or from a low earth orbiting observatory?
One of the main reasons why there is a push to construct a base on the moon is because telescopic observations from the moon would be clearer due to the fact that there would be no interference from an atmosphere, as is experienced on the Earth.AnswerMoon AnswerThe heavy mirror in a large telescope becomes distorted in a gravitational field when fixed on the earth, which would happen even on the moon with its reduced gravity. This reduces the quality of the image. Actuators placed under the mirror are used to minimise this effect in some large modern telescopes (called active optics, see reference). However, orbiting the earth in space the telescope mirror becomes weightless and these effects can be virtually eliminated. This simplifies the telescope design and the subsequent image quality should be improved.An orbiting telescope would also be cheaper to launch and service than one located on the Moon.
What is the astronomical definition of rille?
A depression on the surface that looks like a channel.
Why is The moon surface visible to an observer on earth?
Its surface is visible because of how AU's (Astronomical Units) it is away from the Earth.
Space orbiting telescopes are found where?
Usually orbiting Earth, that is, in an orbit around Earth, but fairly close to Earth - a few 100 km. distance from Earth's surface, at most.Usually orbiting Earth, that is, in an orbit around Earth, but fairly close to Earth - a few 100 km. distance from Earth's surface, at most.Usually orbiting Earth, that is, in an orbit around Earth, but fairly close to Earth - a few 100 km. distance from Earth's surface, at most.Usually orbiting Earth, that is, in an orbit around Earth, but fairly close to Earth - a few 100 km. distance from Earth's surface, at most.
What methods did astronomers use to study the entire surface of the moon?
Orbiting satellites.
How does volcanoes found on the earth surface?
Usually by simple observation.
How do they find out about the surface on mars?
They use robots. Yes. They also get data from orbiting spacecraft.
The planet closest to the sun to have satellite?
Venus has two artificial satellites orbiting it, radar-mapping the surface and gathering other useful information about its surface.
What is the angular distance of the horizon below the plane of observation caused by the curvature of the earths surface called?
The angular distance of the horizon below the plane of observation caused by the curvature of the Earth's surface is called the dip angle.
Where have human been in the solar system outside of earth?
-- orbiting the Earth -- coasting on a trajectory between the Earth and the Moon -- orbiting the Moon -- the surface of the Moon That's IT ... the complete list.
Why is the Chandra X-ray observatory in space?
Because X-Rays do not penetrate the earth's surface. The Chandra X-Ray Observatory would be completely useless on the ground because it detects X-Rays. Therefore, it must be in space to detect the rays.
What are some of the observation that have been made of the moon?
that there are dark flat creators on the regions of moons surface.
