The primary reason CCDs can more efficiently observe faint stars than photographic plates of film can is:
A) the information on CCDs can be stored electronically.
B) CCDs are much more efficient at recording the light that falls on them.
C) CCDs are cheaper to build.
D) CCDs reduce the diffraction-limited angular resolution.
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