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There are many disadvantages of telescopes. These disadvantages of telescopes include not being able to see what you need to see.

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What are the disadvantages of gamma telescopes?

Gamma radiation is very penetrant and is used in medicine, nondestructive testing, etc.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of X Ray telescopes?

Advantages of X-ray telescopes include the ability to capture high-energy emissions from objects such as black holes and neutron stars, providing valuable information about these phenomena. However, X-ray telescopes are limited by Earth's atmosphere, which absorbs X-rays, necessitating the need for them to be placed in space. Additionally, X-ray telescopes tend to have lower resolution compared to optical 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.


What are reflecting and refracting telescopes designed for?

Light is found by reflecting telescopes and refracting telescopes are used to dected sound


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.

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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.


What are the disadvantages of gamma telescopes?

Gamma radiation is very penetrant and is used in medicine, nondestructive testing, etc.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of X Ray telescopes?

Advantages of X-ray telescopes include the ability to capture high-energy emissions from objects such as black holes and neutron stars, providing valuable information about these phenomena. However, X-ray telescopes are limited by Earth's atmosphere, which absorbs X-rays, necessitating the need for them to be placed in space. Additionally, X-ray telescopes tend to have lower resolution compared to optical telescopes.


What other kinds of radiation are detected by telescopes?

Researchers use all of these: -- optical telescopes -- radio telescopes -- x-ray telescopes -- infra-red telescopes -- ultraviolet telescopes


Most telescopes are telescopes?

refracting


What are the advantages and disadvantages of using different telescopes for astronomical observations?

Advantages of using different telescopes for astronomical observations include the ability to observe different wavelengths of light, which can provide more information about celestial objects. Additionally, different telescopes have varying levels of resolution and sensitivity, allowing for more detailed and accurate observations. Disadvantages include the cost and maintenance of multiple telescopes, as well as the need for specialized knowledge to operate each type effectively. Additionally, using different telescopes can lead to inconsistencies in data collection and analysis.


Are optical telescopes much bigger then radio telescopes?

No they are not bigger then radio telescopes at all.


How radio telescopes differ from optical telescopes.?

Radio telescopes collect radio waves. Optical telescopes capture visible light waves.


What are the major types of optical telescopes?

Ground-based telescopes, and space telescopes. Or: refracting telescopes (main collector is a lens), and reflecting telescopes (main collector is a mirror). Or: Home telescopes (small ones), and professional ones (larger and more expensive).


Where are telescopes generally found?

At a store for telescopes!


Are space telescopes manned or unmanned satellites?

All space telescopes are unmanned - unless you want to count the small telescopes on the Shuttle or IIS as space telescopes.


What have telescopes found out?

telescopes have found out that im AWESOME