Glossary | Telescopes | Reflector

Special characteristics which only reflectors possess, can be found under this heading.

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Here, the construction type means the geometric shape of the primary mirror.

This heater prevents condensation on a reflecting telescope’s secondary mirror.

The shadow effect of the telescope optics due to the secondary mirror, because this lies in the optical path.

Fan for a quicker alignment of the mirror temperature to the ambient temperature.