Multiple Choice
When they build big new (visible -light) telescopes, astronomers want to put them in places where they will get the best views of the sky. Which of the following is not an important part of how astronomers select places for new telescopes?"
A) the place must have clear weather on as many nights as possible
B) the place must be near a university or college
C) the sky above the place must be dark (no light pollution)
D) the place must be dry (not too much water vapor in the air)
E) the air at the place must be quiet, not turbulent
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