If One Observatory Site Is Described as Having Better "Seeing

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Multiple Choice

If one observatory site is described as having better "seeing" than another observatory site,what is it that is BETTER at the first site?

• A) The sky is more transparent and there is less haze in the atmosphere at that site, providing brighter and sharper images.
• B) The winds are lighter at the better site, thereby producing less telescope vibration.
• C) There is less air turbulence at that site, causing less twinkling and blurring of the images.
• D) There are more clear nights at that site.

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