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