Question

Short wavelengths from the sun are blocked by Earth’s atmosphere. To observe these short wavelengths, scientists send large telescopes into space orbiting around Earth. Which wavelengths are these telescopes viewing?
Responses
A Visible light Visible light
B InfraredInfrared
C Gamma raysGamma rays
D RadioRadio
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Answer 1

C — Gamma rays. Earth's atmosphere absorbs high-energy, very short wavelengths like gamma rays (and X-rays), so telescopes must go into space to detect them.