Earth Science- Why is it not necessary for radio telescope surfaces to be as smooth as a mirror?

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1. Why is it not necessary for radio telescope surfaces to be as smooth as a mirror?

Asked by greta r #218157 on 5/12/2014 11:18 AM

Last updated by jake n #371614 on 5/12/2014 12:04 PM

Answered by judy t #197809 on 5/12/2014 11:44 AM

The radio waves are gathered together because they are very large; other light waves are very small and need to be reflected to be collected.

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Answered by greta r #218157 on 5/12/2014 11:58 AM

I know thank you!

Answered by jake n #371614 on 5/12/2014 12:04 PM

No you dont. You know nothing. . .