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mirror lens

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mirror lens
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(Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) Photog a lens of long focal length in which some of the lens elements are replaced by mirrors in order to shorten its overall length and reduce its weight


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These can however be replaced with the cheaper and more convenient mirror lens, which is just as effective for the amateur photo-enthusiast.
The reflecting telescope (or Newtonian) basically uses a concave design and mirror lens to reflect light off an object in the distance, to perceive it more closely.
Before selecting a Meade telescope, you should consider the intended application and for the beginner or amateur telescope user, one may opt for a Meade telescope to see the many astronomical objects with the help of either refracting or mirror lens telescopes.
 
 
 
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