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Optical measures visible light, Radio measures electromagnetic radiation in that part of the spectrum corresponding to radio waves. Same with X-ray telescopes and x-rays. Optical is the kind you look through.

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What is the difference between a mirage and an optical illusion?

All mirages are optical illusions but all optical illusions are not mirages.


Optical telescopes are designed to collect and create images from is it white or visible light or x rays or infrared radiation or gamma rays?

An "optical" telescope would naturally collect light from optical wavelengths, meaning visible light from ~400-800nm.


What are optical pins?

Optical pins are specialized tools used in the field of optics, particularly in the alignment and assembly of optical components. They typically consist of precision-ground pins that help ensure accurate positioning of lenses, mirrors, and other optical elements in optical systems. These pins are crucial for maintaining the alignment and performance of optical devices, such as cameras, microscopes, and telescopes. Their precise dimensions allow for repeatable and reliable assembly, which is vital in high-precision optical applications.


What is the difference between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom for a digital camera?

A optical zoom use the lenses to focus in on a subject, pretty much the same way binoculars work. Digital zoom magnifies the subject by enlarging in in the pic thru a digital process, this is not a true type of zoom.


Why are the interiors of optical instruments intentionally black?

The interiors of optical instruments are intentionally black to minimize reflections and stray light, which can interfere with the clarity and accuracy of the images produced. Black surfaces absorb light rather than reflecting it, reducing glare and enhancing contrast. This design choice helps improve the overall performance of telescopes, cameras, and other optical devices by ensuring that only the intended light contributes to the final image.

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What is the difference between optical and radio?

Optical telescopes use either lens' (refractory) or mirrors (reflective) to magnify light. Radio telescopes use dishes to pick up radio waves. sensors on the dishes collect the waves and turn them into a picture


How radio telescopes differ from optical telescopes.?

Radio telescopes collect radio waves. Optical telescopes capture visible light waves.


In what ways are radio telescopes better than optical telescopes?

Both types of telescope collect and focus electromagnetic radiation for observational purposes, the difference is their band of observed frequencies. Radio telescopes are used for the radio frequencies ( ~3km - ~30cm) while optical telescopes are used for frequencies closer to visible light ( ~0.7μm - ~0.4μm). Optical telescopes may also be able to detect infrared and ultraviolet light.


Are optical telescopes much bigger then radio telescopes?

No they are not bigger then radio telescopes at all.


Do Optical telescopes have poorer resolution than radio telescopes?

Not necessarily.


How are the telescopes Keck I and Keck II different from radio telescope?

They are optical telescopes.


Are radio telescopes detect objects that optical telescopes cannot?

Yes, that is correct.


How do radio telescope different from optical telescope?

Radio telescopes collect radio waves. Optical telescopes capture visible light waves.


What is catadioptric telescope?

Basically, the catadioptric telescope is just one of the 3 main types of the optical telescopes.The other 2 main types of optical telescopes are the refracting telescopes and the reflecting telescopes.


What is the Difference between optical zoom and dynamic zoom?

ofcourse optical zoom..................


What do Optical telescopes gather?

beams of light


What limits the power of an optical telescopes?

aperture