Why are X-ray telescopes placed in space, but not on Earth's surface?

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O X-rays are too powerful and dangerous to be used on Earth

Earth's surface releases X-rays into the atmosphere

A telescope in space is closer to the planets and stars

Earth's atmosphere deflects X-rays from space

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Earth's atmosphere deflects X-rays from space.

X-rays do not penetrate Earth's atmosphere effectively, which is why X-ray telescopes are placed in space. This allows them to observe cosmic X-rays without interference from atmospheric absorption.