How Is Spherical Aberration Eliminated in a Reflecting Telescope

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Multiple Choice

How is spherical aberration eliminated in a reflecting telescope?

• A) by using the Cassegrain focus of the telescope
• B) by making the primary mirror very thin
• C) by grinding the primary mirror surface to a parabolic shape
• D) by bending the photographic film into a concave shape

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