What Is the Purpose of Adaptive Optics

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of adaptive optics?

• A)It is a special technology that allows the Hubble Space Telescope to adapt to study many different types of astronomical objects.
• B)It allows several small telescopes to work together like a single larger telescope.
• C)It allows ground- based telescopes to observe ultraviolet light that normally does not penetrate the atmosphere.
• D)It reduces blurring caused by atmospheric turbulence for telescopes on the ground.

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