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refracting telescope
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refracting telescope
a type of telescope in which the image is formed by a set of lenses

refracting telescope [ri′frak·tiŋ ′tel·ə‚skōp]
(optics)
A telescope in which a lens gathers light and forms a real image of an object. Also known as refractor telescope.


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Refractive telescopes Even with a relatively cheap telescope it's possible to see much more of our universe, or at least our solar system, than would be possible with the naked eye.
 
 
 
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