Astronomers Sometimes Choose the Type of Reflecting Telescope They Use

question 40

Multiple Choice

Astronomers sometimes choose the type of reflecting telescope they use based on the amount of strain the weight of their mounted equipment will exert on the telescope.Which type of reflector generally results in the MOST strain?

• A) Cassegrain focus
• B) Newtonian focus
• C) prime focus
• D) coudé focus

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