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What is the primary advantage of using a telescope with a larger diameter?

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Telescopes

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What is the primary advantage of using a telescope with a larger diameter?.

  1. A.It is lighter and easier to transport.
  2. B.It can observe objects in different wavelengths.
  3. C.It has better collecting power and resolution.
  4. D.It requires less maintenance.

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  • It has better collecting power and resolution.

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A larger diameter telescope has improved collecting power, allowing it to gather more light, and better resolution, enabling it to distinguish finer details in astronomical objects. This enhances the overall observational quality.

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