Astronomers Build Telescopes on Tops of Mountains Because

question 84

Multiple Choice

Astronomers build telescopes on tops of mountains because

• A) there is less air to dim the light.
• B) the seeing is better.
• C) CCDs work better when there is less oxygen in the air.
• D) all of the above
• E) a and b

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Definitions:

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