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To get a direct image of a planet, we need to gather the light it is reflecting. Planets in our own solar system are much closer and thus, they appear bigger - and they can often be found far enough away from where the Sun appears to be, so that the Sun's light doesn't affect the imaging effort.

However, when a star is many light years away, and a planet is around it, it will appear very, very close to its parent star - which is essentially blinding it out.

Imaging trying to gather the light reflected off a grain of sand which is sitting next to a large flashlight shining in your face.

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What takes pictures of planets?

Space telescopes, such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the more recent James Webb Space Telescope, take pictures of planets both within our solar system and beyond. Additionally, spacecraft like Voyager, Cassini, and the Mars rovers have captured detailed images of planets and their moons during their missions. Ground-based observatories also use advanced telescopes equipped with specialized cameras to observe and photograph planets.


What object floats above earth to take pictures of planets and stars?

The object that floats above Earth to take pictures of planets and stars is a space telescope. Examples include the Hubble Space Telescope, which orbits the Earth, and the James Webb Space Telescope, which will be positioned at a Lagrange point in space. These telescopes are designed to capture high-quality images and data from space.


What does the Hubble space telescope take pictures of?

The Hubble Space Telescope takes pictures of various celestial objects in space, including stars, galaxies, nebulae, and planets in our own solar system. It has provided stunning images that have helped astronomers better understand the universe and phenomena like black holes, distant galaxies, and planetary atmospheres.


What do planets take in and what do they give off?

Plants take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. I think the question is about planets. Planets take in energy from the Sun (mainly in the visible part of the spectrum). Planets then give off infra red radiation.


Which planet is known as the striped planet?

Generally I'd say Jupiter, but Uranus and Venus also have the same gaseous stripes as Jupiter. Take a look at some satellite pictures of the planets and decide for yourself

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What takes pictures of planets?

Space telescopes, such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the more recent James Webb Space Telescope, take pictures of planets both within our solar system and beyond. Additionally, spacecraft like Voyager, Cassini, and the Mars rovers have captured detailed images of planets and their moons during their missions. Ground-based observatories also use advanced telescopes equipped with specialized cameras to observe and photograph planets.


What object floats above earth to take pictures of planets and stars?

The object that floats above Earth to take pictures of planets and stars is a space telescope. Examples include the Hubble Space Telescope, which orbits the Earth, and the James Webb Space Telescope, which will be positioned at a Lagrange point in space. These telescopes are designed to capture high-quality images and data from space.


Can you take pictures of your friends at the mall or is it illegal?

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What does the Hubble space telescope take pictures of?

The Hubble Space Telescope takes pictures of various celestial objects in space, including stars, galaxies, nebulae, and planets in our own solar system. It has provided stunning images that have helped astronomers better understand the universe and phenomena like black holes, distant galaxies, and planetary atmospheres.