A refracting telescope is the type that uses,as its MAIN optical element,a:
A) lens.
B) prism of glass.
C) combination of many small plane mirrors.
D) mirror.

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A refracting telescope uses a lens as its main optical element. This lens refracts or bends light to gather and focus it to form an image. The lens is usually made of high-quality glass and has a curved shape that allows it to bend the light rays in a specific way to produce a clear and magnified image. Some examples of popular refracting telescopes are the Galilean and Keplerian telescopes.

A Refracting Telescope Is the Type That Uses,as Its MAIN