Multiple Choice
The main reason for placing astronomical telescopes and detectors on satellites is to
A) avoid dust and haze in Earth's atmosphere.
B) avoid light pollution from cities and other built-up areas.
C) get closer to the objects being viewed.
D) get above the absorption in Earth's atmosphere.
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