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  • Cassegrain Telescopes: How Mirrors & Lenses Work Together
    A telescope that uses both an eyepiece lens and a mirror is called a Cassegrain telescope.

    Here's how it works:

    * Primary mirror: A large concave mirror at the bottom of the telescope collects light from the sky.

    * Secondary mirror: A smaller convex mirror is placed in the path of the light reflecting from the primary mirror. This mirror reflects the light back through a hole in the center of the primary mirror.

    * Eyepiece lens: This lens is positioned near the top of the telescope and magnifies the image formed by the mirrors.

    Cassegrain telescopes are popular because they are compact and versatile, making them a good choice for both amateur and professional astronomers.

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