Why would astronomers place an X- ray observatory in space, like the Chandra observatory?
A) to record X- rays emitted from the big bang; the so called background radiation of the universe
B) to map deep X- ray emissions from deep space, particularly as a proxy for materials being sucked into black holes
C) to map X- ray emissions from the moon
D) to map X- ray emissions from the sun

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X-rays are absorbed by Earth's atmosphere, so putting an observatory in space allows for the detection and mapping of deep X-ray emissions from space, particularly from objects such as black holes.

Why Would Astronomers Place an X- Ray Observatory in Space