Reflecting Telescope

A reflecting telescope is an optical instrument used to observe distant objects in the universe, like stars and galaxies. It uses a curved mirror to collect and focus light, allowing for clear images of celestial bodies. The primary mirror gathers light from the night sky and reflects it to a focal point, where a smaller secondary mirror may direct the light to an eyepiece or camera for viewing or imaging. This design minimizes certain optical distortions and enables the telescope to gather more light, making it suitable for deep-sky observations and enhancing our understanding of the cosmos.