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If we didn't have them we could not see as far and we would be quite far behind on our discoveries in astronomy.

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How astronomy is related to technology?

All of the observational tools needed by astronomers: astrolabes, quadrant, clocks, sextants, octant, spectrographs, polarimeters, telescopes, optical mount, radio telescopes, space telescopes, etc. are products of various technologies.


Why have no large refracting telescopes been built since 1900?

Refracting telescopes suffer from chromatic aberration, refracting telescopes have several surfaces to shape and polish, making large glass lenses without interior defects is very difficult, and large glass lenses are more difficult to support than large mirrors.


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


Why are most modern telescopes reflecting telescopes?

Most modern telescopes are reflecting telescopes because reflecting telescopes are generally more cost-effective and easier to build at larger sizes compared to refracting telescopes. Reflecting telescopes also suffer less from chromatic aberration and can have a simpler design with fewer optical elements.

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How astronomy is related to technology?

All of the observational tools needed by astronomers: astrolabes, quadrant, clocks, sextants, octant, spectrographs, polarimeters, telescopes, optical mount, radio telescopes, space telescopes, etc. are products of various technologies.


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


Why have no large refracting telescopes been built since 1900?

Refracting telescopes suffer from chromatic aberration, refracting telescopes have several surfaces to shape and polish, making large glass lenses without interior defects is very difficult, and large glass lenses are more difficult to support than large mirrors.


Most telescopes are telescopes?

refracting


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


How are refraction telescopes and reflecting telescopes similar?

they the same


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.