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    Telescope

    Science
    Telescope
    Telescopes are instruments that are used to
    view and magnify distant objects. The
    invention of the telescope marked the
    development of modern science, especially
    in the study of astronomy. It greatly helped
    astronomers observe objects in the
    outerspace.
    Optical telescope
    Optical telescope uses lenses and mirrors
    to magnify distant objects, optical
    telescopes is also commonly used by
    scientists.
    There are three basic types of optical
    lenses:
    - Refractors
    - Reflectors
    - Catadioptric Telescopes
    Refractor Telescope
    Refractor telescopes uses a glass lens
    as it’s objective. The glass lens is at the
    front of the telescope and light is bent
    as it passes through the lens.
    Reflector Telescope
    Reflector telescopes uses a mirror as it’s
    objective. The mirror is close to the rear of
    the telescope and light is bounced off as it
    strikes the mirror.
    Catadioptric Telescope
    Catadioptric telescopes uses mirror
    combined with lenses to form an
    image.

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