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Cooldude101

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Why is the Hubble Space Telescope equipped with more infrared and ultraviolet detectors than are optical telescopes on the ground?
 
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The latest observations of distant Type I supernovae suggest the universe is slowing down more than we had expected.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Operating above the atmosphere, the HST can pick up energy from both sides of the optical range that are blocked by the opacity of the Earth's atmosphere.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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