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What Kinds of Astronomy Could Be Done With a Telescope on the Moon?


For decades, astronomers have said that one of the most optimal places to build large telescopes is on the surface of the Moon. The Moon has several advantages over Earth- and space-based telescopes that make it worth considering as a future home for giant observatories.

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