Astronomers pinpoint the best place on Earth for a telescope: High on a frigid Antarctic plateau
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Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers found that Dome A's unique combination of high altitude, low temperature, and stable atmosphere makes it an attractive location for optical and infrared astronomy. This location could lead to sharper images and the detection of fainter objects, overcoming a major challenge in Earth-based astronomy: atmospheric turbulence.
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- Astronomers pinpoint the best place on Earth for a telescope: High on a frigid Antarctic plateau University of British Columbia · Jul 29, 2020 · first to report
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- Dome A in Antarctica is the best site for optical astronomical observation on Earth Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters · Aug 3, 2020