A refracting telescope uses lenses to bend and focus light to create an image, while a reflecting telescope uses mirrors to reflect and focus light to create an image.
Diagram 1:
Refracting telescope:
- Light enters through the objective lens
- Lens bends and focuses light
- Image is formed at the eyepiece for viewing
Diagram 2:
Reflecting telescope:
- Light enters through the objective mirror
- Mirror reflects and focuses light
- Image is formed at the eyepiece for viewing
Using 2 diagrams, describe the difference between a refracting and reflecting telescope
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