Which telescope solved issues related to light pollution and atmospheric interference?

The Hubble Space Telescope is renowned for addressing issues related to light pollution and atmospheric interference due to its location in space, above the Earth's atmosphere. This positioning allows it to capture clearer images of celestial objects without the distortion that occurs when light passes through the atmosphere. Additionally, Hubble operates outside of atmospheric conditions that can scatter and absorb light, leading to less interference from light pollution, which is a significant problem for ground-based telescopes.

While other telescopes have made significant contributions to astronomy, they either operate within the atmosphere or are not specifically designed to mitigate atmospheric or light pollution effects. For instance, ground-based telescopes like the Very Large Telescope may utilize advanced technology to counteract some atmospheric effects, but they cannot fully escape the limitations imposed by Earth’s atmosphere.

The Hubble's capability to produce high-resolution images across various wavelengths, such as ultraviolet and visible light, significantly enhances our understanding of the universe compared to observations made from the ground.