refracting telescope

A refracting telescope is an optical instrument that uses lenses to gather and focus light in order to magnify distant objects, such as stars and planets. The primary lens, called the objective lens, captures light and brings it to a point of focus, while an eyepiece lens magnifies the image for the viewer. This design allows for clearer and brighter images, making refracting telescopes popular among amateur astronomers. While they excel in producing high-quality images, they can be larger and heavier than other types of telescopes, such as reflecting telescopes that use mirrors instead of lenses.