Multiple Choice
Infrared astronomy is often done from high-flying aircraft because
A) infrared telescopes only need to get above the ozone layer.
B) infrared radiation is absorbed low in Earth's atmosphere.
C) infrared photons are quite energetic.
D) infrared telescopes are not very heavy.
E) infrared sources are very bright.
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