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Title: The best Earth-based sites for modern large astronomical telescopes, which provide the least seeing ...
Post by: doit_the_clown on Mar 16, 2017
The best Earth-based sites for modern large astronomical telescopes, which provide the least seeing effects upon astronomical images, are
A)   near large cities, where the warm air from human activity serves to stabilize the overlying atmosphere.
B)   at sea level, where the air is less turbulent.
C)   on the downwind side of mountain ranges, where smooth airflow produces clear air and stable images.
D)   on the tops of high mountains, above a large fraction of the disturbing atmosphere.


Title: Re: The best Earth-based sites for modern large astronomical telescopes, which provide the least ...
Post by: papachulo on Mar 16, 2017
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