What Is the Main Reason for Building Large Optical Telescopes

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Multiple Choice

What is the main reason for building large optical telescopes?

• A)It's the best way to see through clouds and other light-absorbers in the atmosphere.
• B)It's the best way to collect as much light as possible from faint objects.
• C)It's the best way to nullify the blurring effects of the Earth's atmosphere and thus produce higher resolution images.
• D)It's the best way to magnify objects and make them brighter.

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