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Observatories are built at high altitudes to minimize the distance incoming light has to travel through the atmosphere, which distorts the images. Also, remote locations have much less light pollution and other air pollution than populated areas.
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Most optical telescopes used by professional astronomers are in?
Observatories
How many observatories are there in the world?
328
Does gps work in the remote areas?
Sure! At least it will give latitude/longitude. Maps of such areas are unlikely though.
What are the uses of remote sensing?
The advantages of remote sensing include the ability to collect information over large spatial areas; to characterize natural features or physical objects on the ground; to observe surface areas and objects on a systematic basis and monitor their changes over time;
Why do scientists want to know about volcanic eruptions in remote areas?
Because volcanoes in remote places are difficult for scientists who study volcanoes to know when one is erupting.
Are most observatories located in the mountains?
mountains
Where in the world is the Outback located?
The Outback is located in Australia, and encompasses the remote areas of Australia which extend beyond "the bush". "The bush" refers to the areas which lie outside the main urban areas of the country.
What valuable resource located in remote cold areas be difficult to use?
I don't know I need the answer
Why are astronomical observatories usually located on a mountain top?
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.
Where is the receiver?
The remote receiver in a television set can be located in an infinite amount of areas. To determine where it is, refer to the owner's manual of the specific television.
What has the author William C Feldman written?
William C. Feldman has written: 'Coronal structure inferred from remote sensing observations' -- subject(s): Heliosphere, Solar wind, Remote sensing, Solar observatories, Sun, Solar corona
Are there European observatories?
Yes, there are many observatories all around Europe.
Most optical telescopes used by professional astronomers are in?
Observatories
Where is the municipality of Bundas located?
The Municipality of Bundas is located in Angola, in the south-eastern corner of the Moxico province. It is close to the border of Zambia and is currently one of the most remote areas of Angola.
What is the remotest airport in the world?
remote airports mean the airport in some large distance remote areas like islands,undeveloped areas. most distant areas
Is atronomical observatories a noun?
I take that you are asking 'astronomical observatories'. 'Observatory' is a noun, observatories is the plural form. Astronomical is simple a modifier (adjective, in this case.)
What is light pollution and why are planetary observatories located on top of mountains?
Light Pollution is any adverse effect of artificial light including sky glow, glare, light trespass, light clutter, decreased visibility at night, and energy waste Planetary observatories are located on top of mountains because they are higher up, this reduces the amount of atmospheric distortion experienced by the observatory. Additionally mountains are chosen that are far away from cities and Metropolitan areas to cut down on the light pollution experienced by the observatory.
