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How it affects the size of the eyepiece in the quality of the images in the telescope?
The larger the biggest lens or mirror in a telescope, called the primary, the more resolution and light gathering ability your telescope will have. Those are the two primary factors in determining how powerful a telescope is. Magnification is not a good indicator of usefulness, just so you know. A 60mm (2.4') telescope at 450X is totally useless. A 6 " telescope at 96X is much more usable. As far as being able to see stars, they are for the most part boring, except for multiple star systems with interesting color variations. The best star views would be of the clusters of stars out there. There are many. You can come across many in a night just by looking around. To get at least a half decent view of the stars in the sky, I would recommend a 6" Newtonian Reflector or bigger scope. Stepping down, if that is not in the budget, several companies make half decent 4½" Newtonian Reflectors. Down from that is the 80mm, 3.1 inch refractor. The eyepieces on the last two are usually horrible, so plan to spend another $40 to acquire a decent 9mm or 12.5mm Plossl eyepiece.
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How does the Newtonian telescope produce images of celestial bodies?
There is a concave main mirror at the low end of the telescope that focusses the image at a point above it. But before the rays arrive at the focus, they are reflected by a flat mirror set at 45-degrees so that the image is formed outside the side of the telescope, which is where the eyepiece is put.
What does a reflecting telescope use to form images of faraway objects?
A reflecting telescope uses mirrors to form images of faraway objects. Light enters the telescope and is reflected off the primary mirror to a secondary mirror, which then directs the light to the eyepiece or camera for viewing.
What does a mirror do in a telescope?
A mirror in a telescope reflects and focuses light to create images of distant objects. It is the primary optical element in a reflecting telescope, where it gathers and concentrates light to produce sharper and brighter views of celestial bodies. Mirrors are essential for collecting and directing light to the eyepiece or camera in a telescope.
Why does a space telescope produce a clearer image then an earth based telescope?
A space telescope produces clearer images because it is above Earth's atmosphere, which can distort and blur light from space. By being in space, the telescope eliminates the atmospheric turbulence that can affect the quality of images produced by Earth-based telescopes. This allows space telescopes to capture sharper and more detailed images of celestial objects.
On what does the light collecting power of a telescope depend?
The light collecting power of a telescope depends on the diameter of its objective lens or primary mirror. A larger objective lens or mirror can gather more light, allowing the telescope to produce brighter and clearer images of celestial objects.
How does the Newtonian telescope produce images of celestial bodies?
There is a concave main mirror at the low end of the telescope that focusses the image at a point above it. But before the rays arrive at the focus, they are reflected by a flat mirror set at 45-degrees so that the image is formed outside the side of the telescope, which is where the eyepiece is put.
How can a microscope camera eyepiece enhance the quality of microscopic imaging?
A microscope camera eyepiece can enhance the quality of microscopic imaging by allowing for digital capture and storage of images, enabling easier sharing and analysis of the images, and providing the ability to adjust settings for better image clarity and resolution.
What does a reflecting telescope use to form images of faraway objects?
A reflecting telescope uses mirrors to form images of faraway objects. Light enters the telescope and is reflected off the primary mirror to a secondary mirror, which then directs the light to the eyepiece or camera for viewing.
What does a mirror do in a telescope?
A mirror in a telescope reflects and focuses light to create images of distant objects. It is the primary optical element in a reflecting telescope, where it gathers and concentrates light to produce sharper and brighter views of celestial bodies. Mirrors are essential for collecting and directing light to the eyepiece or camera in a telescope.
Tool used to make distant objects appear closer and clearer?
A telescope is used to make distant objects appear closer and clearer by gathering and focusing light from faraway objects, allowing for magnified images to be viewed through the eyepiece.
Why does a space telescope produce a clearer image then an earth based telescope?
A space telescope produces clearer images because it is above Earth's atmosphere, which can distort and blur light from space. By being in space, the telescope eliminates the atmospheric turbulence that can affect the quality of images produced by Earth-based telescopes. This allows space telescopes to capture sharper and more detailed images of celestial objects.
Does a telescope form a real image?
Yes. Both the objective lens in a refracting telescope and the main mirror in a reflecting telescope form real images at the prime focus. A frame of photo film or a CCD placed at that spot will capture the image.
On what does the light collecting power of a telescope depend?
The light collecting power of a telescope depends on the diameter of its objective lens or primary mirror. A larger objective lens or mirror can gather more light, allowing the telescope to produce brighter and clearer images of celestial objects.
Why did astronomers want to put a telescope into space?
Astronomers wanted to put a telescope into space to avoid the distortion caused by Earth's atmosphere, which can affect the quality of images taken by ground-based telescopes. By placing a telescope in space, astronomers can achieve sharper and clearer images of celestial objects.
Do reflecting telescopes have mirror?
Telescopes just refract. This is not completely true. If we look at the HST (Hubble Space Telescope) this is a telescope that uses reflection rather than refraction. Basically light enter the telescope and reflects of one concave mirror onto another concave mirror leading to a focal point where you can see an image. (look on google images "Hubbell's optics" and a little bit down there is a double diagram with a white background.")
What telescope can now deliver images ten times sharper than the Hubble Space Telescope?
The (GMT) Giant Magellan Telescope .
Why does the HST get better pictures than a telescope earth?
The Hubble Space Telescope doesn't get affected by the Earth's Atmosphere. It also has the advantage of being in space so the quality and variety of images are a lot greater then any optical telescopes on Earth.
