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A telescope on Earth has two main limitations: the Earth is rotating, and the atmosphere disturbs light from stars.

Once the Hubble is aimed at an object, it is held pointed at the object by on board gyroscopes. There is no obstruction, such as the atmosphere, between the object and the Hubble.

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