Telescopes

Definition

Telescopes are optical instruments used to observe distant objects in space by collecting and magnifying light. They allow us to see celestial bodies that are too far away or too faint to be seen with the naked eye.

Related terms

Refracting Telescope: A type of telescope that uses lenses to gather and focus light.

Reflecting Telescope: A type of telescope that uses mirrors instead of lenses to gather and focus light.

Hubble Space Telescope: A famous space-based telescope that has provided stunning images and valuable scientific data about our universe.