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Reflecting telescope

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A telescope uses mirrors to see.

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Newton telescope replica 1668.jpg
These mirrors catch light. They help us see far stars. It helps us see the sky.
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James Webb Space Telescope Revealed (26832090085).jpg
Do you like to look at stars?

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SOFIA 2.5M Primary Mirror.jpg
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Franklin reflector 24.jpg
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Newton telescope replica 1668.jpg
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Great Telescope, Birr, Offaly 1.jpg
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Gran Telescopio Canarias.jpg
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Sirius A and B Hubble photo.jpg
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Gregorian telescope.svg
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Newtonian telescope2.svg
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Cassegrain Telescope.svg
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Large 1987 0528 0001 .jpg
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