A telescope whose objective is a lens and contains no mirrors is a(n) ____ telescope.
A) refracting
B) reflecting
C) deflecting
D) compound
E) retracting

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A refracting telescope uses a lens as its objective to gather and focus light, while a reflecting telescope uses a curved mirror instead. Deflecting and retracting telescopes are not common terms used in relation to telescope designs. A compound telescope refers to a hybrid instrument that combines both reflecting and refracting elements.

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