Difference between revisions of "Telescope"
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| + | [[File:RefractingTelescopeDiagramKS3.png|right|300px|thumb|A simple [[diagram]] showing a [[telescope]]. | ||
A [[telescope]] is a scientific tool used to make distant (far away) [[object]]s appear closer and larger. | A [[telescope]] is a scientific tool used to make distant (far away) [[object]]s appear closer and larger. | ||
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| − | + | : [[Telescope]]s [[magnify]] the [[image]] of distant [[object]]. | |
| − | |[[ | + | : [[Telescope]]s are used in [[astronomy]] to study the [[star]]s and [[planet]]s. |
| − | + | : Some [[telescope]]s use [[Convex Lens|convex lenses]] to [[refract]] [[light]] to [[focus]] and [[magnify]] an [[image]] of a distant [[object]]. | |
| + | : Some [[telescope]]s use a curved [[mirror]] to collect and [[focus]] the [[light]] and an [[Eyepiece Lens|eyepiece lens]] to [[magnify]] the [[image]]. | ||
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| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A [[telescope]] is a scientific tool used to make distant (far away) [[object]]s appear closer and larger. | ||
===About Telescopes=== | ===About Telescopes=== | ||
Revision as of 16:27, 30 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
[[File:RefractingTelescopeDiagramKS3.png|right|300px|thumb|A simple diagram showing a telescope. A telescope is a scientific tool used to make distant (far away) objects appear closer and larger.
About Telescopes
- Telescopes magnify the image of distant object.
- Telescopes are used in astronomy to study the stars and planets.
- Some telescopes use convex lenses to refract light to focus and magnify an image of a distant object.
- Some telescopes use a curved mirror to collect and focus the light and an eyepiece lens to magnify the image.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A telescope is a scientific tool used to make distant (far away) objects appear closer and larger.
About Telescopes
- Telescopes magnify the image of distant object.
- Telescopes are used in astronomy to study the stars and planets.
- Some telescopes use convex lenses to refract light to focus and magnify an image of a distant object.
- Some telescopes use a curved mirror to collect and focus the light and an eyepiece lens to magnify the image.