Multiple Choice
Why do astronomers use monochromatic CCDs instead of color CCDs like your cell phone does?
A) Color CCDs have worse angular resolution.
B) They don't make color CCDs large enough.
C) Monochromatic CCDs last longer.
D) Monochromatic CCDs have smaller angular resolution.
E) Color CCDs can't detect infrared light.
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