
Reflectors usually use a concave, parabolic primary mirror to collect and focus incoming light onto a flat secondary mirror that in turn reflects the image out of an opening at the side of the main tube, into an eyepiece for viewing.
The easiest way to identify a reflector is by looking at the location of its eyepiece holder. It’s always near the top of the telescope itself. ![]()
Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages now. ![]()
Reflector
Advantages
Disadvantages
Tomorrow, I will write about my favourite, the catadioptrics as well as the conclusions of these episodes! ![]()