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Because the trip through Earth's atmosphere corrupts, or at least degrades, the light
that you're trying to receive from the astronomical objects you're trying to observe.
If you can't avoid the atmosphere completely, like the Hubble telescope does, then
you want to avoid as much of it as you can, by doing your observing from a location
that's above as much of the atmosphere as possible.
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Large telescopes are often housed where?
Large telescopes are often housed in observatories located in remote and high-altitude areas to minimize light pollution and atmospheric interference. These locations provide clearer skies and better visibility for astronomical observations.
Would the top of a high mountain located on the equator be hot?
No, the top of a high mountain located on the equator would not necessarily be hot. In fact, temperatures at high altitudes can be quite cold due to the decrease in atmospheric pressure and the corresponding decrease in temperature with altitude.
Do all mountains have snow on top?
No, to have snow on top (permanently) the height of the mountain must exceed that of the snow line for the particular latitude at which the mountain is located (the snow line is higher at the equator than it is at the poles). Mountains that do not reach this height are not permanently snow capped (they may have snow on in winter months).
Where is air pressure strongest?
On top of a mountain
Is ther more air pressure at the top of a mountain or a beach?
There is more air pressure at a beach compared to the top of a mountain. Air pressure decreases with increasing altitude, so the air pressure at the top of a mountain is lower than at sea level like a beach.
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.
Will improvements in technology eventually show the entire electomagnetic spectrum to be from high mountain top observatories?
No, atmosphere will block some spectrum.
Large telescopes are often housed where?
Large telescopes are often housed in observatories located in remote and high-altitude areas to minimize light pollution and atmospheric interference. These locations provide clearer skies and better visibility for astronomical observations.
Where is the Mountain Top Historical Society Inc in Mountain Top Pennsylvania located?
The address of the Mountain Top Historical Society Inc is: 18 Powell St, Mountain Top, PA 18707-1138
Was the city of Tenochititlan located on top of a mountain?
It was located on an island in the middle of the lake Texcoco.
Why did the Maya build observatories at the top of their pyramids.?
because they believed in life after death
Where is Antarctica's highest peak located in?
at the top of the highest mountain/hill
Why did the Maya build observatories?
Some structures at the top of the Mayan "pyramids" are for apparent religious ceremonial purposes, but some structures are believed to be astronomical observatories. Many of the structures are in very bad condition and their purpose is not certain. A simple answer would be that the top of a pyramid is a good place to observe not only the heavens but the surrounding area.
Why is the prison named Red Onion?
It is located on top of Red Onion Mountain
Where is the Mountain Top Children'S Museum in Breckenridge Colorado located?
The address of the Mountain Top Children'S Museum is: Po Box 4359, Breckenridge, CO 80424-4359
Where is the Mountain Top Arboretum Inc in Tannersville New York located?
The address of the Mountain Top Arboretum Inc is: Po Box 379, Tannersville, NY 12485-0379
What is the largest mountain chain's name?
The Himalayas is the largest mountain chain in the world. Nine of the top ten tallest mountains in the world are located in this mountain range.
