Mirror telescopes

Mirror telescopes use large, curved mirrors to collect and focus light from distant objects in space, instead of lenses. The primary mirror gathers the light and reflects it to a focal point, where images or observations can be made. This design allows for larger apertures, enabling telescopes to see fainter and more distant objects with greater clarity. Mirror telescopes are often more cost-effective and easier to build at large sizes compared to lens-based telescopes. They are widely used in astronomy, with famous examples like the Hubble Space Telescope.