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Why are astronomical observatories usually located on a mountain top?
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∙ 13y ago
The observatories are located in mountains and highlands because those are the highest points on Earth. Scientists can see celestial objects more in focus when the telescopes are closer to the objects, in this case, higher up in elevation.
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What are observatories?
An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial and/or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geology, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed. The term is usually applied to astronomical observatories that have one or more large telescopes. Optical telescopes have been built at higher altitudes to avoid atmospheric interference. The Hubble Space Telescope is an orbital observatory launched in 1990.
What is the equipment used in astronomy?
High powered Telescopes located in observatories all over the world usually in the best places for observing the night sky.
Why can you see more stars in the country than the city?
Because usually in the country, there is less "light pollution" in the form of street lights, house lights, etc. When it's darker in your immediate surroundings, the sky is easier to see. Plus, there is usually less air pollution as well. This is why most astronomical observatories using light-collecting telescopes are found far out in the country, and/or on top of mountains - clear air, less light, etc etc.
What is the percent of oxygen at the top of a mountain?
It's usually 10% normal
How tall is the Moon's tallest mountain?
Mons Huygens is usually listed as the highest mountain on the Moon (though not the highest point). It is part of a mountain range with peaks as high as 3.1 miles. (16,368 feet).
What are observatories?
An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial and/or celestial events. Astronomy, climatology/meteorology, geology, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed. The term is usually applied to astronomical observatories that have one or more large telescopes. Optical telescopes have been built at higher altitudes to avoid atmospheric interference. The Hubble Space Telescope is an orbital observatory launched in 1990.
Which mount is usually found in professional observatories?
Alt-azimuth is the mount ussually found in professional observatories.
What is the equipment used in astronomy?
High powered Telescopes located in observatories all over the world usually in the best places for observing the night sky.
The beginning of river is usually located?
At the watershed, at top of the mountain or upland region\area.
What are astronomical units usually used for?
measuring distances in the solar system
Can you see more stars in the country than in the city?
Because usually in the country, there is less "light pollution" in the form of street lights, house lights, etc. When it's darker in your immediate surroundings, the sky is easier to see. Plus, there is usually less air pollution as well. This is why most astronomical observatories using light-collecting telescopes are found far out in the country, and/or on top of mountains - clear air, less light, etc etc.
Why can you see more stars in the country than the city?
Because usually in the country, there is less "light pollution" in the form of street lights, house lights, etc. When it's darker in your immediate surroundings, the sky is easier to see. Plus, there is usually less air pollution as well. This is why most astronomical observatories using light-collecting telescopes are found far out in the country, and/or on top of mountains - clear air, less light, etc etc.
What is the region of Utah?
Utah is usually considered the Intermountain West
What is Mountaineering?
Well, the mountain man is known of being the man inthe mountain.The man in the mountain is located in nh, it has fallin' tho. the man in the mountain is not a real man it is a rock carved out as a man.
Where are mountains usually located?
Mountains are usually located where tectonic plates meet, especially along plate boundaries such as convergent or divergent boundaries. They can also be found in areas of high volcanic activity.
How does an avalanche usually change the surface of a mountain?
An avalanche usually change the surface of a mountain by either decreasing the size of a mountain or moving rocks and trees.
Steller distances are usually expressed in what units?
Astronomical Units, parsecs, light years, take your pick.
