MCQ
The primary purpose of using a parabolic mirror in a reflecting telescope is
- ATo collect more light from a distant galaxy
- BTo increase the magnification
- CTo over come diffraction effects
- ✓To correct spherical aberration
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
To correct spherical aberration
d
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