Multiple Choice
What is so unique about the mirrors of telescopes such as the Keck Observatory, Gran Telescopio Canaries and the soon-to-be-built Giant Magellan Telescope?
A) The mirrors are made of a newly designed metallic material.
B) The mirrors can fold up went not in use.
C) The mirrors are inexpensive.
D) The mirrors are segmented.
E) The mirrors are thin.
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