Question on: SS1 Physics - Light And Optics

A refracting telescope and a reflecting telescope are two types of telescopes used to observe distant celestial objects.

• Refracting Telescope: A refracting telescope uses a combination of lenses to gather and focus light. It has an objective lens at the front that collects light and forms an image, which is then magnified by the eyepiece lens. 

• Reflecting Telescope: A reflecting telescope, uses a combination of mirrors to gather and focus light. It has a concave primary mirror that collects and reflects light to form an image. This image is then magnified by an eyepiece or secondary mirror.