Astronomy Homework Solutions
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1) Why are only radio and optic telescopes used on the earth's surface?
2) What is nuclear fusion and how does it work in the sun?
The solution discusses the advantages of optical and radio telescopes on earth and explains teh process of nuclear fusion.
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