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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