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Question by  BreeKL (138)

What is the difference between reflecting and refracting telescopes?

I have to write a paper on which one is better.

 
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Answer by  BronEubanks (18)

Reflecting telescopes primarily use curved mirrors to enlarge the image. Refracting telescopes enlarge images by bending the light using a series of 2 or more lenses.

 
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Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Refracting uses a system of lenses to refract or deflect light rays, Reflecting uses mirrors to reflect light rays. Reflectors are used to view the brighter stars and planets.

 
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Answer by  sophie09 (31)

Reflecting telescopes, which are tall and heavy, magnify images more times than the refracting telescopes, which are smaller and lighter.

 
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