Telescopes Flashcards by Lucy Clare

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What type of telescope is this?

A

Reflecting telescope.

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What type of telescope is this?

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Refracting telescope.

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What is bad about refracting telescopes?

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The image can be unclear/ faint. Large lenses are needed to improve the magnification, which can be hard to do.

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