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It allows us to collect more light than we can with our eyes, thus gathering information we could not otherwise gather.
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Is theHubble telescope is an optical telescope?
The Hubble Space Telescope has a number of instruments, but the primary one is an optical telescope.
Why are reflecting telescope and refracting telescope considered as optical telescope?
"Optical", in this case, simply means that they work with light.
Which is the best telescope?
optical
What are the parts and functions of a refracting telescope?
The most important part of a telescope is the telescope tube. Other parts are the viewfinder or optical finderscope, eyepiece, focuser, reflecting mirrors, refracting lenses, and the mount assembly.
What kind of telescope are most of the large optical telescope?
Reflector.
What is the advantage of using a non-Optical telescope over an optical telescope?
See things that don't shine in the visible spectrum.
Who invented the optical light telescope?
me
How do radio telescope different from optical telescope?
Radio telescopes collect radio waves. Optical telescopes capture visible light waves.
Where can you get the optical components to repair an old telescope?
you can get the optical components to repair an old telescope at http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=644695. Another site is www.Fixya.com/Telescope+Repair
Why doesnt the surface of a radio telescope have to be as flawless as the surface of a mirror in an optical telescope?
The surface of a radio telescope doesn't have to be as flawless as the surface of an optical telescope because the radio telescope is collecting radio waves, something that will not be affected by faults in the glass. Optical telescopes, on the other hand, are collecting light, where faults in the surface can interfere with the image.
What does the simplest optical telescope contain?
It contains an objective lens and a lens in the eyepiece of the telescope.
How can you gaze into space?
Usually, by using your eye sight, optical telescope, or radio telescope.
