The Ideal Configuration for Telescopes

The configuration and the number depend on the specific science that one is interested in doing. So for high sensitivity measurements, like for example, looking for magnetic fields of exoplanets, you need a lot. The really neat thing about a telescope made of many pieces is that you can grow it over time. You don't have to launch everything all at once.

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