You point your backyard reflecting telescope at the star Vega. Where does Vega's light go?
A) from the primary mirror, to the secondary mirror, to the eyepiece
B) from the primary mirror to the eyepiece
C) through the primary lens, to the secondary mirror, to the eyepiece
D) through the primary lens, through the secondary lens, to the eyepiece

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Reflecting telescopes use mirrors to gather and focus light. Vega's light would first hit the primary mirror, then be directed to a smaller secondary mirror, and finally to the eyepiece for viewing.

You Point Your Backyard Reflecting Telescope at the Star Vega