Telescopes are placed in space to view distant galaxies primarily to—
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Telescopes are placed in space to view distant galaxies primarily to—
- A.
Get closer to the observed objects.
- B.
Avoid the absorption of light or other radiations within the atmosphere of the Earth.
- C.
Avoid light pollution from the earth's populated areas.
- D.
Avoid steering the telescope against the earth's motion.
- E.
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Correct answer: B
Space telescopes avoid distortion and absorption caused by Earth's atmosphere. This allows clearer observation of distant galaxies across light and other radiations.