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Why are astronomers sending telescopes, like the Hubble Space Telescope, into space?

a. It puts the telescope closer to the sun.


b. It allows for the telescope to stay colder.


c. It's cheaper and more efficient to store the telescopes in space.


d. It lessens the effect of the atmosphere.

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The answer is D) it lessens the effect of the atmosphere.
The Hubble space telescope is able to get through earth’s atmosphere (the atmosphere effects the quality of view we get) to get a clearer look.
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User Zayn Ali
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Answer:

C.)atmosphere distorts and blocks the light.

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Drav Sloan
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