Take some time to examine which qualities of a telescope are important for astronomical observations and the effects of the Earth’s atmosphere on astronomical observations. Explain two benefits and two drawbacks each for ground-based observatories and space-based telescopes. Do you believe the balance of pros and cons tips in the favor of ground-based or space-based telescopes?
Answer previewOne of the benefits of a ground-based telescope is that it is cheaper and has a cost compared to space-based telescopes. Another benefit is that maintenance can easily be done to them since they are located on the ground. However, they also have disadvantages like poor image quality which appears blurry due to the interference of the earth’s atmosphere. Another drawback is that they supply deficient data since they are not able to collect all information about the objects at hand. On the other hand, space-based telescopes have benefited the ability to detect both ultra-violent[449 Words]