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The reason why astronomers send things in space and not set them on a mountain, is because distortion becomes minimum. anything that goes in space will capture a better signal and picture of everything.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoX-rays can't go through the atmosphere (luckily, cause you'd get cancer if they did). To observe X-rays origninating from space, you need to be outside the atmosphere.
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Where do x ray telescopes have to be placed in order to view object in space?
Satellites
Why are x-ray telescopes and gamma - ray telescopes in space?
The earth's atmosphere doesn't let these rays reach the ground, so the telescopes are placed in orbit where they can receive the rays.
Are space telescopes manned or unmanned satellites?
All space telescopes are unmanned - unless you want to count the small telescopes on the Shuttle or IIS as space telescopes.
Telescopes are placed in space to view distant galaxies primarily to?
aviod the absorption of the light or other radiations in the atmosphere of earth
What 2 types of waves do earth telescopes use?
Mainly visual and radio. But there are Xray, UV and IR.
Are there telescopes in space?
hubble space station
Which telescopes are placed on mountains?
an opital telescope
After a PICC line is placed the xray should show the tip where?
no
What tool do astronomers use to study space?
they use space probes,satellites,and of coarse,telescopes.
How are space telescopes controlled?
Radio signals are sent from Earth, to operate the telescopes.
What are the two ways scientists explore space?
light telescopes and radio telescopes whether installed on earth or on space vehicles
How are telescopes used in astronomy?
Telescopes are used to see things that are far away from earth. Using telescopes we can see things that are millions of miles away. Most of the telescopes are on Earth but some of them are in space such as the Hubble Space Telescope.
