3 ms·
Ground-based telescopes have capabilities that space-based telescopes do not. You can build much larger telescopes on the ground, attach much larger and heavier
by DiogenesKynikos 3y ago
Ground-based telescopes have capabilities that space-based telescopes do not. You can build much larger telescopes on the ground, attach much larger and heavier instruments to them, and perform regular maintenance and upgrades. Space-based and ground-based telescopes are not interchangeable, and you need both in the modern day.