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Cassegrainian Telescope.
Cassegrainian Telescope - as a noun
A reflecting telescope that has a paraboloidal primary mirror and a hyperboloidal secondary mirror; light is brought to a focus through an aperture in the center of the primary mirror
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gregorian telescopeExample Sentences
"The cassegrainian telescope has a concave primary mirror and a convex secondary mirror."
"The cassegrainian telescope design is often used in astronomy."
"The cassegrainian telescope offers greater magnification than other designs."
"A cassegrainian telescope typically has a shorter tube length."
"The cassegrainian telescope focuses light at the back of the tube."
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