Last modified on 27 June 2003.


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Telescope

A device that collects electromagnetic radiation from distant objects and magnifies their image and/or amplifies the brightness of the object. Generally there is a mirror (or lens) in a telescope that collects and focuses the radiation to be recorded with a camera or other such piece of equipment.



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