Multiple Choice
Why is it so difficult to take pictures of extrasolar planets?
A) Extrasolar planets give off light at different wavelengths than planets in our solar system.
B) No telescope is powerful enough to detect the faint light from a distant planet.
C) Their light is overwhelmed by the light from their star.
D) Telescopes are too busy with other projects.
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