In a Galilean Telescope, the Eyepiece Is a Diverging Lens

question 65

Multiple Choice

In a Galilean telescope, the eyepiece is a diverging lens, while the objective lens is a converging lens. What is one advantage of this arrangement over a telescope that uses two converging lenses?

• A) The observed image is inverted.
• B) The observed image subtends a larger angle than the object.
• C) The observed image is upright.
• D) The observed image is real.
• E) The observed image is virtual.

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