Telescopes and satellites such as COBE, WMAP, and Planck are designed to detect microwave radiation emitted by:
A) galaxies
B) black holes
C) planets
D) the Big Bang
E) stars

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Telescopes and satellites such as COBE, WMAP, and Planck are designed to detect microwave radiation emitted by the Big Bang, also known as the cosmic microwave background radiation. This radiation is the leftover heat from the early universe and can provide insights into the conditions shortly after the Big Bang.

Telescopes and Satellites Such as COBE, WMAP, and Planck Are