The Primary Purpose of a Telescope Is to

question 99

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of a telescope is to

• A) separate light into its component wavelengths.
• B) measure the brightness of stars very accurately.
• C) collect a large amount of light and bring it into focus.
• D) make distant objects appear nearby.
• E) magnify distant objects.

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Definitions:

Equally Spaced

Items or elements that are positioned at uniform intervals from each other, maintaining consistent spacing.

Abbreviation

The shortening of a word or group of words, often to create symbols or acronyms for easier reference.

Number and Arrangement

The term refers to the specific order and configuration in which components are placed or organized within a system or structure.

Complexity

A measure of how intricate, detailed, or complicated an object, system, or process is.