Magnifying the Universe: Types of Telescopes and Their Applications
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Which type of telescope uses a concave mirror as its primary objective?
What is the primary function of a telescope?
Which type of telescope uses a combination of lenses and mirrors?
What is the largest optical telescope in the world?
Which type of telescope is used to study radio waves emitted by celestial objects?
What is the primary advantage of a reflecting telescope over a refracting telescope?
Which telescope is known for its ability to detect faint objects in the infrared spectrum?
What is the primary purpose of the Hubble Space Telescope?
Which type of telescope is used to study X-rays emitted by celestial objects?
What is the primary advantage of a catadioptric telescope over a refracting or reflecting telescope?
Which telescope is known for its ability to detect faint objects in the gamma-ray spectrum?
What is the primary purpose of the James Webb Space Telescope?
Which type of telescope is used to study cosmic microwave background radiation?
What is the primary advantage of a radio telescope over other types of telescopes?
Which type of telescope is used to study neutrinos emitted by celestial objects?