Why would astronomers be interested in placing a gamma ray detecting observatory in space?
A) to map high- energy electromagnetic waves from distant sources that would be blocked out or scattered by Earth's atmosphere
B) to map gamma ray emissions from radioactive elements on Earth
C) to map gamma ray emissions coming from the Sun
D) to detect nuclear weapons tests on Earth

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Gamma rays have such high energy that they are typically blocked or scattered by Earth's atmosphere. Placing a gamma ray detecting observatory in space would allow astronomers to map high-energy electromagnetic waves from distant sources that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Why Would Astronomers Be Interested in Placing a Gamma Ray