Multiple Choice
What problem does adaptive optics correct?
A) defects in the optics of the telescope, such as the original Hubble mirror
B) the opacity of the Earth's atmosphere to some wavelengths of light
C) the light pollution of urban areas
D) turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere which creates twinkling
E) chromatic aberration due to use of only a single lens objective
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