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refracting telescope

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ID 728865 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain astronomy
  • a telescope using lenses to bring the light rays to a focus, first applied to astronomy by Galileo. In its modern form, using lenses corrected for chromatic aberration, this telescope is still used by visual observers and amateurs.
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refracting telescope

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