One advantage of using a Cassegrain telescope is that
A) larger mirrors can be used with a Cassegrain telescope than with a Newtonian telescope of similar size.
B) Cassegrain telescopes use spherical mirrors, which are easier to manufacture than the parabolic mirrors required by other telescopes.
C) Cassegrain telescopes have holes cut out of their primary mirrors to make them lighter.
D) observing equipment mounted on a Cassegrain telescope is more balanced and stable than if it were mounted on a Newtonian telescope.

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Cassegrain telescopes allow for observing equipment to be mounted at the back of the telescope, making the setup more balanced and stable compared to a Newtonian telescope where equipment is often mounted at the front.

One Advantage of Using a Cassegrain Telescope Is That