Multiple Choice
The main reason for building large optical telescopes on Earth's surface is
A) that there is a lot of money in science that needs to get spent.
B) to collect as much light as possible from faint objects.
C) to nullify the blurring effects of the Earth's atmosphere and thus produce higher resolution images.
D) to bring astronomical objects closer to make them brighter.
E) that the warm temperatures of the Earth's surface allow for easier telescope operation.
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