Why Is the Hubble Space Telescope Equipped with More Infrared

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Essay

Why is the Hubble Space Telescope equipped with more infrared and ultraviolet detectors than are optical telescopes on the ground?

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Definitions:

Roots

The part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil, responsible for anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients.

Leaves

The flat, green structures of plants that are primarily responsible for photosynthesis, the process by which light energy is converted to chemical energy.

Stem

Usually the upright, vertical portion of a plant that transports substances to and from the leaves.

Flower

The reproductive structure of flowering plants, typically consisting of petals, sepals, stamens, and carpels.