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A hyperbolic mirror is a type of mirror with a surface that curves outward like a saddle rather than inward like a regular concave mirror. It is often used in telescopes and satellite dishes to focus or reflect light to a specific point. The unique curve of a hyperbolic mirror helps to reduce spherical aberration and produce sharper images.

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