Editing 1791: Telescopes: Refractor vs Reflector
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*A reflecting telescope is not very portable. This is why {{w|Birdwatching|bird-spotters}} use small refractor telescopes as an easy way to get a closer view of birds. | *A reflecting telescope is not very portable. This is why {{w|Birdwatching|bird-spotters}} use small refractor telescopes as an easy way to get a closer view of birds. | ||
β | Despite this disadvantage, reflecting telescopes are used almost exclusively in modern astronomy because of practical limitations in making large refracting telescopes. Very few amateur astronomers use refracting telescopes - nowadays, they | + | Despite this disadvantage, reflecting telescopes are used almost exclusively in modern astronomy because of practical limitations in making large refracting telescopes. Very few amateur astronomers use refracting telescopes - nowadays, they most exist to con people looking for Christmas presents in department stores (just because a telescope promises 100x zoom doesn't mean the image quality is any good!) |
On the other hand, reflecting telescopes help astronomers gaze at Beige Gorgons (mentioned in [[2360: Common Star Types|comic 2360: Common Star Types]]). | On the other hand, reflecting telescopes help astronomers gaze at Beige Gorgons (mentioned in [[2360: Common Star Types|comic 2360: Common Star Types]]). |