15.2 Space-based observatories and their advantages
2 min read•july 25, 2024
Space-based observatories revolutionized astronomy by eliminating atmospheric interference and accessing the full electromagnetic spectrum. They provide clearer images, continuous observations, and stable conditions, enabling groundbreaking discoveries in cosmology, exoplanets, and black holes.
These observatories face challenges like high costs, limited lifespans, and repair difficulties. Despite these hurdles, they've expanded our observable universe, refined , and advanced our understanding of and fundamental physics.
Space-Based Observatories: Advantages and Impact
Advantages of space-based observatories
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Atmospheric interference elimination eliminates atmospheric distortion of images and resulting in clearer and sharper observations ()
Full electromagnetic spectrum access enables observations in wavelengths blocked by Earth's atmosphere including , , and observations ()