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Infrared telescopes are usually placed on high-flying airplanes or on satellites in space __________

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Answer:

In order to improve visibility

Step-by-step explanation:

Infrared telescopes are made using infrared cameras that contain infrared detectors which are solid-state and are maintained at very cold (cryogenic) temperatures

Infrared radiation is absorbed by water vapor which is present in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to the limitation of the use of infra red telescopes at high altitudes such as mountains, high flying planes or satellites

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