Multiple Choice
What advantages do space telescopes have over earthbound telescopes?
A) Space telescopes do not have any advantages over earthbound telescopes.
B) A space telescope that orbits above Earth's energy-absorbing atmosphere is able to detect the entire electromagnetic spectrum.
C) Earthbound telescopes can ONLY detect short and long wavelengths that can pass through the radio windows to the ground.
D) Space telescopes last longer and are easier to repair because they are less impacted by Earth's gravity.
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