A radio telescope
A) is very similar to a refracting optical telescope.
B) is very similar to a reflecting optical telescope.
C) is completely different in design from any optical telescope.
D) combines major features of both refracting and reflecting optical telescopes.

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A radio telescope is similar to a reflecting optical telescope because both use a parabolic dish or mirror to collect and focus incoming waves, though radio telescopes are designed for radio frequencies.

A Radio Telescope