Draw a schematic diagram of a reflecting telescope (Cassegrain). Write its two advantages over a refracting telescope.

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Reflecting telescopes have many advantages over refracting telescopes.
Mirrors don't cause chromatic aberration and they are easier and cheaper to build large. They are also easier to mount because the back of the mirror can be used to attach to the mount.

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Draw a schematic diagram of a reflecting telescope (Cassegrain). Write its two advantages over a refracting telescope.

Reflecting telescopes have many advantages over refracting telescopes.Mirrors don't cause chromatic aberration and they are easier and cheaper to build large. They are also easier to mount because the back of the mirror can be used to attach to the mount.

Reflecting telescopes have many advantages over refracting telescopes.
Mirrors don't cause chromatic aberration and they are easier and cheaper to build large. They are also easier to mount because the back of the mirror can be used to attach to the mount.