What Is the Primary Purpose of an Astronomical Telescope

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of an astronomical telescope?

• A)to magnify and make distant objects appear closer
• B)to separate light into its component colors
• C)to measure the intensity of light very accurately
• D)to access wavelengths that we cannot see visually
• E)to collect a lot of light and bring it to a focus

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The series of steps and elements involved in the effective exchange of information between two or more parties.

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To establish something exactly, typically after a calculation, investigation, or process of reasoning.

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