What exactly are the distinctions between the two?
2006-08-20 13:20:51 · 7 answers · asked by Curtis76 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes, it depends on the optics. A periscope can have a built in telescope.
A periscope is used to see above the level you are at. Submarines used them when under water. Telescopes are to see things at a distance.
2006-08-20 13:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by Scott E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From Wiki:
A periscope is an instrument for observation from a concealed position. In its simplest form it is a tube in each end of which are mirrors set parallel to each other and at an angle of 45° with respect to the line between them. It may be used as a toy or for seeing over people's heads in a crowd. This form of periscope, with the addition of a simple lens, was used for observation purposes in the trenches during World War I. ...
A telescope is for magnifying objects that are far away.
These two devices can be combined into one device. Submarine periscopes include magnifying optics, so they are also telescopes, and cameras, both still and video.
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2006-08-20 13:44:15 · answer #2 · answered by China Jon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can !
The only difference between a periscope and a telescope is that a telescope gets farther out in space than a periscope .
People use binoculars which sees not as far away as a periscope so your all set using a persicope !!
After seeing this question we tested it out at out observatory .
2006-08-21 19:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by spaceprt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically a matter of nomenclature. A simple periscope need have no lenses, but most do so as to enlarge the field of view. A telescope shrinks the field of view, but enlarges the images of things in the field.
2006-08-20 13:27:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pericsope bounces light into a different direction, while a telescope magnifies it.
2006-08-20 13:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by ysk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
periscope allows you to see objects by bouncing their image off angled mirrors....
a telescope magnifies a straight image
2006-08-20 13:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by Brian D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
periscope lets you see the things and images as they are. it uses flat mirrors.
telescope magnifies the images for you to see, so you can see them closer. it uses lenses or parabolic mirrors
2006-08-20 13:53:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋