Cassegrain telescopes

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Scope note
Modified Gregorian telescopes that contain Cassegrain reflectors, designed to reflect and focus light toward their primary light-gathering mirrors. Designed in 1672 by French priest Laurent Cassegrain, the improvement was rediscovered in the late 18th century as it was proven to reduce spherical aberration.
Cassegrain telescopes
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