One advantage of the Hubble Space telescope over ground based ones is that:
A) it is larger than any Earth-based scopes.
B) it can better focus X-ray images.
C) it can make better observations of the ozone layer.
D) its adaptive optics controls atmospheric blurring better.
E) in orbit, it can operate close to its diffraction limit at visible wavelengths.

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The Hubble Space Telescope is above Earth's atmosphere, allowing it to avoid atmospheric distortion and operate close to its diffraction limit, providing clearer images at visible wavelengths.

One Advantage of the Hubble Space Telescope Over Ground Based