What is the difference between a refracting and reflecting telescope?

Subject: What is the difference between a refracting and reflecting telescope?

Date: Fri Nov 26 16:18:25 1999
Posted by M. Morissette
Grade level: undergrad School: No school entered.
City: Providence State/Province: RI Country: USA
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 943654705.As

Message:


What magnification and type of telescope is appropriate for an 8 year old 
child? Is it true that too high a magnification can actually blur the 
image?

Re: What is the difference between a refracting and reflecting telescope?

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