Reflecting telescopes Flashcards
1
Q
Does a reflecting telescope have an objective lens?
A
No
2
Q
What does it have instead?
A
Two mirrors.
3
Q
What are these mirrors called?
A
Primary mirror and secondary mirror
4
Q
Describe the secondary mirror.
A
small, flat
5
Q
Describe the primary mirror
A
curved, large
6
Q
Define reflection
A
The change in direction if a wave due to it bouncing off a boundary between two media.
