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

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The Arecibo radio telescope's design is most similar to a prime focus reflector, where the receiver is located at the primary focus of the reflector dish, directly receiving the signals without any secondary mirrors redirecting the signals.

The Arecibo Radio Telescope Is Laid Out Like Which Optical