Why was adaptive optics developed?
A) To prevent distortion of mirrors by the vacuum of space
B) To prevent distortion by sagging in very thin,lightweight mirrors
C) To compensate for spherical aberration
D) To compensate for image distortion caused by Earth's atmosphere
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