What advantages do space telescopes have over Earth telescopes?
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No atmospheric interference: Space telescopes are not affected by the Earth's atmosphere, which can distort and blur the images captured by ground-based telescopes. This means that space telescopes can capture clearer and more detailed images of celestial objects. Show more…
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