Which one of the following is normally not a characteristic of a simple two-lens refracting astronomical telescope?
A)The angular size of the final image is larger than that of the object.
B)The final image is virtual.
C)The objective forms a virtual image.
D)The final image is inverted.

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In a simple two-lens refracting astronomical telescope, the objective lens forms a real inverted image which is then magnified by the eyepiece to form a final virtual image that appears larger than the original object. Therefore, option A, B, and D are characteristics of such a telescope, while option C is not.

Which One of the Following Is Normally Not a Characteristic