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A telescope is more powerful if its primary lens or mirror is larger, thus making it able to collect more light (or other radiation) from the field being viewed.

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What makes the hubble telescope different from all the land based telescope you have?

It's much more powerful


What telescope lens is more powerful?

A bigger one.


Who has the most powerful telescope?

The most powerful telescope is the Hubble telescope, please note you did not ask where.


What makes a telescope powerful?

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What is the advantage of have more than two country paying for new telescope?

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Reflecting telescopes are popular because they're a more powerful than a refraction telescope b smaller than a refracting telescope c easier to build than a refraction telescope d more durable?

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How any stars are a part of the constellation?

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An instrument that makes small distant objects visible?

telescope or maybe binoculars


Which building is equipped with a powerful telescope to look at astronomical and meteorological phenomena?

We generally call the building that houses a telescope an observatory. Use the link below to learn more and see some pictures.


What is replacing Hubble space telescope?

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