As far as I know, there is no "optical radio telescope". There are, separately, optical telescopes (which work with visible light), and radio telescopes (which work with radio waves).
No. The gain of the antenna ... which translates directly into angular resolution ... depends on the wavelength (frequency) of operation.The 2.5 meter optical parabolic reflector (telescope) on Mt. Wilson is a titan. 2.5 meter parabolic radio antennas are routinely used in intercity microwave communication but would be quite useless for serious radio-astronomy, as they are such shrimps at radio wavelengths.
Stars broadcast from x-rays down through infrared, and radio telescopes take advantage of this by tuning in to the emissions, dubbed "radio" to differentiate from "optical" here, not because the star is necessarily being monitored in our "radio" spectrum.
interferometers because charge-coupled devices are only used in optical telescopes
Unlike visible light waves, radio waves can penetrate through clouds.
Historically, it was the optical telescope. Modern radio telescopes, and cameras mounted on satellites, have advanced astronomy even further.
As far as I know, there is no "optical radio telescope". There are, separately, optical telescopes (which work with visible light), and radio telescopes (which work with radio waves).
Radio telescopes collect radio waves. Optical telescopes capture visible light waves.
No they are not bigger then radio telescopes at all.
Light telescopes, such as optical telescopes, focus on visible light to observe celestial objects, while radio telescopes detect radio waves emitted by these objects. The design of optical telescopes involves lenses or mirrors to collect and concentrate light, whereas radio telescopes use large parabolic dishes to capture and amplify radio signals. Additionally, optical telescopes are limited by atmospheric conditions and light pollution, while radio telescopes can operate effectively through clouds and at night. This leads to different applications and discoveries in astronomy for each type of telescope.
Radio telescopes collect radio waves. Optical telescopes capture visible light waves.
Not necessarily.
The biggest telescopes on Earth typically operate in the optical and infrared parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. These telescopes are used to study a wide range of celestial objects, from planets and stars to galaxies and quasars.
using radio waves it collects the data.
They are optical telescopes.
Yes, that is correct.
Ability to detect radio waves is not a property of optical telescopes. Optical telescopes are designed to detect and focus visible light to form images of distant objects in space. Radio telescopes, on the other hand, are specifically designed to detect and study radio waves emitted by celestial objects.
Radio signals are sent from Earth, to operate the telescopes.