A Newtonian reflecting telescope is constructed using a
A) concave primary mirror and a flat, diagonal secondary mirror.
B) concave primary mirror and a concave secondary mirror that reflects light through a hole in the primary mirror.
C) concave primary mirror and a convex secondary mirror that reflects light through a hole in the primary mirror.
D) convex primary mirror and a flat, diagonal mirror mounted at 45° to the primary mirror.

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A Newtonian telescope uses a concave primary mirror to collect and focus light, and a flat, diagonal secondary mirror to reflect the focused light to the eyepiece without the need for a hole in the primary mirror.

A Newtonian Reflecting Telescope Is Constructed Using a