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: [[Telescope]]s [[magnify]] the [[image]] of distant [[object]]. | : [[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 [[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]]. | : Some [[telescope]]s use a curved [[mirror]] to collect and [[focus]] the [[light]] and an [[Eyepiece Lens|eyepiece lens]] to [[magnify]] the [[image]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:20, 5 December 2018
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Meaning
A telescope is a scientific instrument used to make distant (far away) objects appear closer and larger.
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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.