What do scientists build telescopes on top of?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Observatories are built at high altitudes for optimum viewing conditions and to minimize atmospheric distortion as they are sited away from air pollution along with light pollution of urban areas.

Answer 3

The two main reasons are to get above the cloud deck so that the telescope can be used more of the time and to get above as much of the atmosphere as possible to minimize the atmospheric distortion and scattering effects so as to produce better images.

Answer 4

Scientists often build telescopes on top of mountains or in deserts where the air is clearer and there is less light pollution. This helps to minimize atmospheric interference and optimize the visibility of celestial objects.

Answer 5

There is less light pollution and environmental pollution to block their view. In space, there is almost no pollution.

Answer 6

Telescopes are often built on the top of mountains.

Answer 7

Scientists on Earth build telescopes on top of mountains so the atmosphere doesn't interfere much with what they can see!

Answer 8

Telescopes are built on the tops of mountains in order to be above as much air and heat as possible as these interfere with images.