Why Do Reflecting Telescopes Usually Have a Secondary Mirror in Addition

question 72

Multiple Choice

Why do reflecting telescopes usually have a secondary mirror in addition to a primary mirror?

• A) to increase the light-gathering power
• B) to make the telescope shorter
• C) to increase the magnification
• D) to increase the focal length
• E) to combat chromatic aberration

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