Question

State one difference between the refracting and reflecting telescope.

Answer 1

The differences between refracting telescope and reflecting telescope are:

1) refracting telescope uses lenses whereas in a reflecting telescope mirror is used.

2) another difference is the difficulty in making of the refracting telescope and the reflecting telescope as there are various difficulties faced in making larger lenses.

3) reflecting telescopes suffer less aberrations as compared to refracting telescopes.