What is naked eye astronomy?

Naked eye astronomy involves observing stars without the use of telescopes or other devices.

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What are the advantages of naked eye astronomy?

Advantages:

  1. Low cost
  2. Can be done anywhere

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What are the disadvantages of naked eye astronomy?

Disadvantages:

  1. Cannot detect faint light or light from distant stars/galaxies
  2. Heavily reliant on good weather
  3. Can only detect visible light

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What are the advantages of telescopes over naked eye astronomy?

Advantages:

  1. Can collect more light
  2. Can see more stars
  3. Better quality image

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What are the disadvantages of optical telescopes?

Disadvantages:

  1. Require clear days for observation
  2. Can only detect visible light

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What are the advantages of space telescopes?

Advantages:

  1. No atmospheric distortion
  2. Can detect all wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation
  3. Can detect very faint light from stars and distant galaxies

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