What are the components of a telescope?
Mathuroindia asked:
I would like to know the components of a telescope. Like, all the parts in some detail, and types of mirror lenses. Basically I would like to know the lingo of telescopes so to say ^.^ Thanks to all that help!
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I would like to know the components of a telescope. Like, all the parts in some detail, and types of mirror lenses. Basically I would like to know the lingo of telescopes so to say ^.^ Thanks to all that help!
September 5th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
There are many different kinds of telescopes. If all you want is a list of parts then here are a few
optical tube
lens
eyepiece
mirror
mount
filter
finder
dew shield
focus control knob
ascension control knob
declination control knob