Which of the following best describes the development of astronomical telescopes over the past 60 years?
A)Over the 60-year period,telescopes have gradually gotten bigger and more powerful.
B)Although there have been advances in cameras and computing power,telescopes themselves have not changed much in the last 60 years.
C)The world's most powerful telescope remained the same for most of this period,but in the past 20 years many new and more powerful telescopes have been built.
D)The only major change in telescope power has occurred because of our ability to launch telescopes into space rather than operating them only from the ground.

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The development of astronomical telescopes over the past 60 years can be described as a transition from a single most powerful telescope to many new and more powerful telescopes being built in the last two decades. This is supported by advancements such as the Hubble Space Telescope, Keck Observatory, and the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope. Therefore, option C is the most accurate description. Option A and D are incorrect as they overgeneralize and do not account for the nuances in development. Option B is also inaccurate as there have been significant advancements in telescope technology over the past 60 years.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Development of Astronomical