# Why Do Telescopes At Observatories Shoot Giant Lasers Into The Sky? - SlashGear

> Why Do Telescopes At Observatories Shoot Giant Lasers Into The Sky? The whole point of telescopes is to collect light.

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- **Published:** 2026-10-14
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #surface
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