reflecting telescope

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What does reflecting telescope mean?

A telescope which produces a magnified image by reflecting light through a series of mirrors housed in a tube, using a large curved mirror to gather the light and one or more additional mirrors to transmit the light to an eyepiece.

Where does reflecting telescope come from?

From reflecting + telescope.

How to pronounce reflecting telescope

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