reflecting telescopes

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Scope note
Telescopes that use mirrors to collect and focus light rays. In reflecting telescopes, the primary mirror is usually spherical or parabolic in shape and inverts the light at the prime focus.
reflecting telescopes
Accepted term: 06-May-2024