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Who used a telescopes to make discoveries about planets?

Telescopes are instruments used by astronomers. The first person to do this was Galileo.


Why is collimation used for telescopes?

Collimation is used for telescopes to make sure the telescopes are perfectly aligned. The reflector will not produce the best image if the aligned is not just right.


Are reflecting or refracting telescopes more top heavy?

Refracting telescopes tend to be more top heavy than reflecting telescopes because the lens at the front of the telescope, which is used to gather light, can be heavier than the mirrors used in reflecting telescopes. This imbalance can make refracting telescopes more prone to tipping if not properly balanced or supported.


Should telescopes go inside or outside?

Telescopes are used inside


What are reflecting and refracting telescopes designed for?

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


What are the largest telescopes used for observations in the visible region of the spectrum?

The largest telescopes that use visible light are reflector telescopes.


How are telescopes used in astronomy?

Telescopes are used to see things that are far away from earth. Using telescopes we can see things that are millions of miles away. Most of the telescopes are on Earth but some of them are in space such as the Hubble Space Telescope.


What are the largest telescopes used for observations in the visible region of the spectrum called?

The largest telescopes that use visible light are reflector telescopes.


What kinds of telescopes are used to see stars in visible light?

Refracting telescopes and reflecting telescopes are commonly used to observe stars in visible light. These telescopes utilize lenses or mirrors to gather and focus light, allowing astronomers to view stars with clarity and detail.


What technology has been used to investigate Saturn?

Ground telescopes and orbital satellite telescopes.


What is used to make distant things appaer near?

Telescopes, binoculars, Eye glasses, Any magnifying instrument.


Why do telescopes used for astronomy not have prisms to make the image the right way up?

Because it's not important. Introducing a prism into the optical path would absorb some of the light, which is important. So the tradeoff is an easy choice for astronomers to make.