Which of the Following Is Not a Good Reason to Place

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a good reason to place observatories on remote mountain tops?

• A)to be able to observe at radio wavelengths
• B)to reduce light absorption
• C)to reduce light pollution
• D)to reduce light distortion

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