Far-infrared astronomy must be done from high-flying aircraft because:

A) far-infrared radiation never reaches Earth's surface.
B) far-infrared photons are highly energetic.
C) far-infrared telescopes have zero diffraction fringe.
D) far-infrared sources are very bright.


A

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