Optical Instruments: Telescopes
Students will explore the working principle and types of telescopes (refracting and reflecting).
Key Questions
- Compare refracting and reflecting telescopes, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages.
- Explain why large objective lenses are preferred in astronomical telescopes.
- Evaluate the challenges in building and maintaining large reflecting telescopes.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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