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The atmosphere of the Earth filters out and blocks plenty of radiation from outer space. Thus, telescopes are placed on satellites to glean information from these rays that would otherwise not be able to reach Earth-based telescopes.

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Why do single dish radio telescopes have poor resolving power compared to optical telescopes of the same diameter?

Radio telescopes are generally much larger than optical telescopes for two reasons: First, the amount of radio radiation reaching Earth from space is tiny compared with optical wavelengths, so a large collecting area is essential. Second, the long wavelengths of radio waves mean that diffraction severely limits the resolution unless large instruments are used.


Why would radio astronomers build identical radio telescopes in different places around the world?

There are at least two reasons why identical radio telescopes may be built. A mundane reason would to save money by reusing the same design. But the reason why most identical systems are built (not to say that saving money by reusing the design isn't still a factor in these cases) is to construct a "very long baseline interferometer", a type of multiple telescope system that uses properties of electromagnetic radiation (wave interference) to simulate telescopes with much larger apertures. This method attains the angular resolution of the larger telescope, but not the signal sensitivity.


What do scientists build telescopes on top of?

Some telescopes are on the earth this is because they are easier to maintain as it does not require launches to get astronaughts up there to fix them. Also they are cheaper having to make a telescope usable in space takes time and money, it also requires a launch which is expensive as well. It is easier to view the results as you can view them directly from the telescopes, instead of them having to be sent from space down to earth using microwaves then you need an antenna and other.


What are some reasons why the damage from the earthquake was so severe?

Some reasons why the damage from the earthquake was severe could include the earthquake's magnitude and depth, the proximity of populated areas to the epicenter, the quality of building construction in the region, and the local geological conditions that amplify seismic waves.


The natural body in space that orbits a planet?

A natural celestial body that orbits a planet is called a satellite. Moons are satellites of planets. The Earth has one moon, but other planets like Jupiter and Uranus have many moons or satellites.

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