Image Processing
When you use a large telescope, like the LT, you are collecting data. The image is actually a huge grid of numbers. This data comes back in a raw form.
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Software
Did you know that scientists use special computer programs to explore space? These programs help them control telescopes, take pictures, and plan their observations.
One important thing these programs do is help scientists study pictures of space taken by telescopes.
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Data
Astronomers take images with telescopes because they want to use them to do science research.
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