Question

What path does light take through a refracting telescope?

Answer 1

They focus the light and make distant objects appear brighter, clearer and magnified. This type of telescope is called a refracting telescope. Most refracting telescopes use two main lenses. The largest lens is called the objective lens, and the smaller lens used for viewing is called the eyepiece lens.

Substance: Index of Refraction

Air: 1.0003

Water: 1.3