What are some advantages and disadvantages for using an ultraviolet telescope? Why is at better/easier or harder to use a UV telescope than another telescope like a radio telescope or an infrared telescope?

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Emilia Acosta · Accepted Answer

Radio telescopes can be used on earth's surface. But all infra red rays does not reach earth's surface.

Since certain objects only emit radiation in the UV range, we must send them into Earth orbit above our atmosphere, which filters radiation. In order to study these objects, UV ray telescopes must be used.

Piper Hoffman · Answer

undefined Advantages of UV telescope:
1. Reveals details in hot, energetic regions.
2. Studies young stars, galaxies, and active galactic nuclei.
3. Detects unique phenomena like ionized gas clouds.

Disadvantages of UV telescope:
1. Atmospheric absorption limits observations from Earth's surface.
2. Requires space-based platforms like the Hubble Space Telescope.
3. Limited availability and higher cost.

UV telescope vs. radio telescope:
UV captures high-energy sources, while radio focuses on low-energy signals.
UV requires space observations due to atmospheric interference, unlike radio.

UV telescope vs. infrared telescope:
UV observes energetic processes, infrared detects heat signatures.
UV faces atmospheric challenges, while infrared is less affected.

Each telescope type serves distinct purposes based on wavelength characteristics and observational requirements.