space-based telescope

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telescope
noun[C]
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/ˈtel.ɪ.skəʊp/us
/ˈtel.ə.skoʊp/
a cylinder-shaped device for making objects that are far away look closer and larger, using a combination of lenses, or lenses and ...
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Second, aspace-basedtelescopecould observe infrared and ultraviolet light, which are strongly absorbed by the atmosphere.
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These wavelengths are also difficult or impossible to study from the ground, justifying the expense of aspace-basedtelescope.
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They may have won major prizes or awards, developed or invented widely used techniques or technologies within astronomy, or are directors of major observatories or heads ofspace-basedtelescopeprojects.
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The system produces images that are nearly equivalent to those obtained from space-based telescopes.
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Deciding between building ground- versus space-based telescopes is complex.
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Space-based telescopes are not limited by this effect and can accurately measure distances to objects beyond the limit of ground-based observations.
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Water vapor and carbon dioxide absorb a number of useful portions of the infrared spectrum, so high-altitude or space-based telescopes are used for infrared astronomy.
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Data is acquired using ground-based radars and optical telescopes, space-based telescopes, and analysis of spacecraft surfaces returned from space.
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Pulse tubes will be particularly useful in space-based telescopes where it is not possible to replenish the cryogens as they are depleted.
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However, many of the methods can work more effectively with space-based telescopes that avoid atmospheric haze and turbulence.
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