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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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Where does most largest observatories usually built?

Most large observatories are typically built in remote locations with minimal light pollution and stable atmospheric conditions, such as mountaintops or isolated desert areas. These sites often provide clear skies and reduced humidity, which are essential for astronomical observations. Additionally, high altitudes help to minimize the effects of the Earth's atmosphere on the clarity of astronomical images. Notable examples include the Mauna Kea Observatories in Hawaii and the Atacama Desert observatories in Chile.


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.


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 equipment used in astronomy?

Some common equipment used in astronomy includes telescopes, cameras, spectrometers, and computers. Telescopes are used to observe celestial objects, while cameras capture images for analysis. Spectrometers are used to analyze the light from stars and galaxies, and computers are used for data processing and analysis.


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).

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Where does most largest observatories usually built?

Most large observatories are typically built in remote locations with minimal light pollution and stable atmospheric conditions, such as mountaintops or isolated desert areas. These sites often provide clear skies and reduced humidity, which are essential for astronomical observations. Additionally, high altitudes help to minimize the effects of the Earth's atmosphere on the clarity of astronomical images. Notable examples include the Mauna Kea Observatories in Hawaii and the Atacama Desert observatories in Chile.


Which mount is usually found in professional observatories?

Alt-azimuth is the mount ussually found in professional observatories.


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.


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


What is the region of Utah?

Utah is usually considered the Intermountain West


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.


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?

Around other landforms such as Plateaus which are between mountain ranges


Where are wigwams usually located?

they are usually located in the woods


Is the height of a mountain more than one kilometer?

Usually but it depends which mountain


What A single mountain is called?

A mountain. If given a proper name, it is usually preceded by Mt. or Mount.