why would anyone set up an observatory on moon? a low earth orbiting observatory would be a good option to observe space from.
2007-05-27 08:04:07 · 6 answers · asked by Planet22 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
There's no atmosphere on the Moon. You wouldn't believe how much the atmosphere interferes with observations on Earth. That's why anyone who can raise the money puts a telescope in space instead. A telescope on the Moon would be like a telescope in space but a lot more stable, it could be a lot bigger, and if we had a moon base, it would be much more accessible to fix.
2007-05-27 09:35:11 · answer #1 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, a low earth orbiting telescope like the Hubble and future such designs are a good idea because you can easily go up and perform maintenance when needed as opposed to going all the way to the moon.
2007-05-27 15:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by Lalu5 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Radio communications on earth would still interfere with a radio telescope in orbit. A radio telescope on the far side of the moon would be shielded from that.
2007-05-27 15:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by ZikZak 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes no sense to me either. It has some pretty violent temperature transitions to go through, will be in the dark with no solar power for 2 weeks.
2007-05-27 15:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gravity, even a weak one as the moon's, could help in some experiments, and make life easier for the scientists in terms of carrying out their chores and daily routine
2007-05-27 15:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by mde227 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the moon has no contamination and the atmosphere is smaller and clearer.
Arg
2007-05-27 15:11:49 · answer #6 · answered by zorrointernacional 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋