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Question:
What are the differences between Reflecting telescope and Refracting telescope
Answer:

Refracting telescope- These make use of lenses to view distant objects.These are of two types.

1. Astronomical telescope- It is used to see heavenly objects like su, planets.

2. Terrestrial telescope- It is used to see distant objects on the surface of the earth.

Reflecting telescopes- These make use of converging mirrors to view the distant objects.

eg. Newtonian and Cassegrain telescope.

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