Why Do Telescopes Have to Have a Good Motorized Drive

Multiple Choice

Why do telescopes have to have a good motorized drive system to move them quickly and smoothly?

A) because the Earth is rotating, with the telescope attached to it
B) because astronomers typically have to look at many objects in the sky in a few minutes
C) because all objects in the sky vary in brightness very quickly
D) because the telescope can then be moved out from under the clouds to where it is clear
E) You can't fool me, telescopes never move; they stay in one position all night