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What are Some Different Types of Telescopes?

asked Nov 04 '10 at 20:35

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There are three primary optical designs: refracting, reflecting, and catadioptric. Refracting telescopes use a lens to focus the image. Reflecting telescopes use one or more curved mirrors that reflects light to form an image. Catadioptric telescopes use a combination of lenses and mirrors to form an image. There are many different types of each design.

answered Nov 04 '10 at 20:48

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