The Arecibo radio telescope is laid out like which optical telescope design?
A) Cassegrain reflector
B) Newtonian reflector
C) grazing incidence reflector
D) prime focus reflector
E) Coude reflector

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The Arecibo radio telescope was designed with a prime focus reflector layout, where the receiver is located at the primary focal point of the dish, directly in line with the incoming signals, without any secondary mirrors redirecting the signals.

The Arecibo Radio Telescope Is Laid Out Like Which Optical