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What is the purpose of the objective lens in an astronomical telescope?.
- A.To magnify the image of distant objects
- B.To gather light and form an image
- C.To focus the light onto the eyepiece
- D.To correct for chromatic aberration
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What a good answer should say
- To gather light and form an image
Explanation
Why this works
The objective lens is designed to collect light from distant celestial objects and form a real image. This is crucial for the telescope's function, as it determines the amount of light available for observation.
Without a properly functioning objective lens, the telescope would not be able to produce a clear image of distant stars or planets.
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