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What is the difference between a reflecting telescope and a refracting telescope?
A reflecting telescope uses mirrors while refracting telescopes uses lens. The refracting telescope also had chromatic aberration and bad resolution while the reflecting telescope had none of these.
State the difference between optical and non-optical telescopes?
Optical measures visible light, Radio measures electromagnetic radiation in that part of the spectrum corresponding to radio waves. Same with X-ray telescopes and x-rays. Optical is the kind you look through.
What type of telescope does not use optics?
Telescopes can be made to see in almost any part of the electromagnetic spectrum: visible light, infrared light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, or radio waves. The largest telescopes are those for radio waves - in Arecibo there is one with a diameter of 300 meters. I am not sure whether it is the largest, though.
When were telescopes used to see or photograph Neptune Uranus and Pluto?
In 1635
Why does your boyfriend argue with you then with the people who cause us problems?
There are two interpretations of your question: 1. Why does my boyfriend argue with me first and then argue with the people who cause us problems? 2. Why does my boyfriend argue with me rather than with the people who cause us problems? Which is it?
Reflecting telescopes differ from refracting telescopes in having what?
Two large objective lenses.
Do refracting telescopes have more limitations than refracting telescopes?
nope they are the same
Most telescopes are telescopes?
refracting
What are reflecting and refracting telescopes designed for?
Light is found by reflecting telescopes and refracting telescopes are used to dected sound
What are two characteristics of telescopes that allowed Galileo to see so much in space?
reflecting and refracting telescopes
How are reflecting and refracting telescopes different?
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to collect and focus light, while refracting telescopes use lenses. Reflecting telescopes typically have a closed tube design which protects the mirrors from dust and other contaminants, while refracting telescopes are more prone to chromatic aberration. Reflecting telescopes are generally easier to manufacture at larger sizes compared to refracting telescopes.
Is refracting telescopes bigger then reflecting telescopes?
Not necessarily. Refracting telescopes can be large, but reflecting telescopes can also be quite large and often have larger apertures due to their design. The size of a telescope depends on its purpose and design specifications rather than whether it is refracting or reflecting.
Can you provide an explanation of different telescope types?
There are two main types of telescopes: refracting telescopes and reflecting telescopes. Refracting telescopes use lenses to gather and focus light, while reflecting telescopes use mirrors. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, but both are used to observe distant objects in space.
Compare reflecting and refracting telescopes?
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to collect and focus light, while refracting telescopes use lenses. Reflecting telescopes are typically less affected by chromatic aberration, while refracting telescopes can be more prone to this issue. Reflecting telescopes are generally more cost-effective for larger apertures.
Are reflecting or refracting telescopes more top heavy?
Refracting telescopes tend to be more top heavy than reflecting telescopes because the lens at the front of the telescope, which is used to gather light, can be heavier than the mirrors used in reflecting telescopes. This imbalance can make refracting telescopes more prone to tipping if not properly balanced or supported.
Is the design of radio telescopes very similar to the design of refracting telescopes?
No, radio telescopes and refracting telescopes have different designs and functions. Radio telescopes are designed to detect radio waves from space, whereas refracting telescopes use lenses to bend light to create images of distant objects. While both types of telescopes have a common goal of observing the universe, their designs are optimized for different wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.
Reflecting telescopes differ from refracting telescopes in having?
Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to gather and focus light, while refracting telescopes use lenses. Reflecting telescopes tend to be more compact and easier to support larger apertures, making them popular for professional astronomical research. Additionally, reflecting telescopes are less affected by chromatic aberration compared to refracting telescopes.
