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What do light microscopes and telescopes have in common?

They are both scopes and they can see threw them and some of them have one eye hole


What tools are used to study Eris?

Scientists use telescopes, specifically large ground-based telescopes and space telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope, to study Eris. These telescopes allow them to observe Eris' size, shape, surface features, and composition.


Why are most large telescopes reflecting telescopes?

They are refracting telescopes(:Large refracting telescopes are no longer built because there were too many problems with them. There was color distortion, light pollution, and when the object hits the focal point it turns upside down. Then you don't see the object for what it really is, you see it upside down and weird-ed out. They are to complicated and scientists believed they should just stick with the simple, small, original refracting telescopes!!!!-Meghan Betts (8th grader)


Are binoculars periscopes?

No, binoculars and periscopes are different optical devices. Binoculars use two telescopes to provide depth perception and a wider field of view, while a periscope is a device that uses mirrors to allow an observer to see objects that are not in the direct line of sight.


Why do observatories have dome that can opened and turned?

Most optical telescopes are housed within a dome or similar structure, to protect the delicate instruments from the elements. Telescope domes have a slit or other opening in the roof that can be opened during observing, and closed when the telescope is not in use. In most cases, the entire upper portion of the telescope dome can be rotated to allow the instrument to observe different sections of the night sky. Radio telescopes usually do not have domes.

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Optical telescopes allow scientists to study what from objects in space?

Light


What do light microscopes and telescopes have in common?

They are both scopes and they can see threw them and some of them have one eye hole


Why do astronomers continue to build even larger telescopes?

Radio telescopes allow us to see things that can't be seen in visible light. And vice versa, optical telescopes can show things that are not visible in radio telescopes. So, the information from both kinds of telescopes really complements each other.


How is a microscope an example of a technological design?

The design uses refraction of the objective lens to form an image. This image is then observed with a second lens to allow the eye to see it. Except for the types of lenses used the same principle is used in optical telescopes and binoculars.


Are black series telescopes a good telescope to buy for seeing different plantes?

Black series telescopes are good telescopes to buy for seeing different planets. They allow a clear view for stargazing.


What tools are used to study Eris?

Scientists use telescopes, specifically large ground-based telescopes and space telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope, to study Eris. These telescopes allow them to observe Eris' size, shape, surface features, and composition.


Why are most large telescopes reflecting telescopes?

They are refracting telescopes(:Large refracting telescopes are no longer built because there were too many problems with them. There was color distortion, light pollution, and when the object hits the focal point it turns upside down. Then you don't see the object for what it really is, you see it upside down and weird-ed out. They are to complicated and scientists believed they should just stick with the simple, small, original refracting telescopes!!!!-Meghan Betts (8th grader)


How are telecopes used?

It really depends on what type of telescope. Reflector, vs. refractor vs. Cassigrain. If u want it for recreation go to orion.com or to an Orion store. If its for school, they all work on the basis of reflected light off of one or more mirrors. :D


What advantage do reflecting telescopes hAve over refracting telescopes?

One advantage of reflecting telescopes is that the mirrors can be very big. Large mirrors allow reflecting telescopes to gather more light than refracting telescopes do. Another advantage is that curved mirrors are polished on their curved side, which prevents light from entering the glass. Thus any flaws in the glass do not affect the light. A third advantage is that mirrors can focus all colors of light to the same focal point. Therefore, reflecting telescopes allow all colors of light from an object to be seen in focus at the same time.


Are binoculars periscopes?

No, binoculars and periscopes are different optical devices. Binoculars use two telescopes to provide depth perception and a wider field of view, while a periscope is a device that uses mirrors to allow an observer to see objects that are not in the direct line of sight.


What advantages do reflecting telescopes have over refracting telescope?

One advantage of reflecting telescopes is that the mirrors can be very big. Large mirrors allow reflecting telescopes to gather more light than refracting telescopes do. Another advantage is that curved mirrors are polished on their curved side, which prevents light from entering the glass. Thus any flaws in the glass do not affect the light. A third advantage is that mirrors can focus all colors of light to the same focal point. Therefore, reflecting telescopes allow all colors of light from an object to be seen in focus at the same time.


Will New technologies allow astronomers to use X-ray telescopes on Earth's surface?

We had best hope the answer is 'no'. In order to use x-ray telescopes effectively from the earth's surface, you'd have to get rid of the atmosphere.