Which type of telescope uses a concave mirror?

Subject
Level
Highschool
Grade
9

Answer

Which type of telescope uses a concave mirror?

Astronomical (reflecting) telescopes. In a reflecting telescope, instead of a convex objective lens, a concave mirror is used to collect parallel rays from the object and form an image at the focal point. Then the convex eyepiece lens is used to magnify this image for the viewer.

Is this lesson helpful?

Course Hero

Share lesson