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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| We are especially encouraged by the fact that our new digital technology -- incorporated in the recently introduced ETX-90EC with the hand-held Autostar computer controller -- has been enthusiastically received and is being applied to our entire family of less-expensive refracting telescopes. He couldn't wait to peek through Dan Dickerson's $3,000 refracting telescope, with four squeaky clean lenses, all eight surfaces polished and precise, and a beautiful solar filter. The GO TO feature will become even more accessible to beginning astronomers as, over the next few months, we apply it as well to many of Meade's less expensive refracting telescopes," he said. |
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