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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.
What floors is the observatories deck on in the empire state building?
The 86Th floor (Outdoor promenade) there is a higher, fully glassed-in one not for claustropobes or acrophobes. You"re Up l350 Feet.
was there any robots or satellites explored Eris?
As of now, no robots or satellites have explored Eris directly. Eris, a dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt, has only been observed from afar using telescopes. The most detailed observations of Eris were made by the Hubble Space Telescope and other ground-based observatories, but there are currently no missions planned to visit or study Eris up close.
How much space do mountains take up?
The mountains take up at least a quarter of the earth's surface The mountains really don't take up that much of the earth's surface. They are found in ranges at convergent plate boundaries that "fold up" the land.
What are the special instruments used in studying the sky?
Generally telescopes. These can vary from small affairs you set up in the garden to study the sky, to those actually in the sky as with the Hubble Space Telescope. There are also many dotted around in observatories.
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.
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.
What mountains are located in America and Canada?
The Rocky Mountains, they go from Colorado clear up to Alaska
What is the best climate to grow saffron?
high up in the mountains
Are the Appalachian mountains still up?
No, mountains that are 100 miles high just disappear every now and then.
Is Paris in the Pyrenees mountains?
not at all. Paris is up North. The Pyrenees are mountains located South close to Spain.
Why are observatories situated high up on mountain?
To avoid light pollution. Also the higher they are then there is less atmosphere to see through. Our atmosphere causes distortions and reduces visual definition.
How high up are the Snowy Mountains in NSW Australia?
The highest point of the Snowy Mountains is Mt Kosciuszko, at 2228m.
What does folded mountains form?
In some cases, the folded crust can be pushed up high enough to form mountains.
Where is astro camp?
Astro Camp is way up high in the mountains.
Which animals lives high up on the mountains of central Asia?
pandas
How does timberline effect where animals live?
It effects them by how high up they are in the mountains.
