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This type of telescope is often referred to as a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, and can be short and wide. They have an eyepiece that extends at a right angle from the body, and have a disk in the middle of the lens, behind which is the mirror.

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Q: What is a telescope that uses a mirror to collect light emitted by distant or faint objects?
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