can somebody give me a basic explanation of a reflecting telescope and a refracting telescope please?
i think im right in saying a wider aperture gives a better telescope because it catches more light, is this correct?
however, does the length of a telescope make a difference?
and by extension of that question, will a longer focal length make a better telescope?
when i talk about better im talking about resolution and magnification. i understand what these words mean. so, what effect would it have on these 2 things if i was to increase the focal length of my telescope and why?
and does it work one way for a refractor and one way for a reflector? if so, then why?
2007-12-12
02:27:36
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