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The telescope called‘ChandraX— ray Observàtory' is placed in the outerspace. What is the advantage of placing it there? Explain with reference to the scattering of light in the atmosphere.

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In the outerspace, there is no atmosphere and .scattering of light does not take place. So clear images can be captured.
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