How Do Modern Telescopes Prevent Problems of Earlier Telescopes That

question 7

Multiple Choice

How do modern telescopes prevent problems of earlier telescopes that limited mirror size and stability during temperature changes?

• A) They only use telescopes in space to avoid the atmosphere.
• B) They use a digital imaging system and process the image to remove distortions.
• C) They use a mirror that is constantly adjusted in shape to adjust for changes in atmospheric distortions.
• D) They use a super refraction system that uses a series of small lenses that avoid chromatic effects to collect more light than previously possible.

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