The objective in a refracting telescope refracts or bends light. The combination of an objective lens 1 and some type of eyepiece 2 is used to gather more light than the human eye is able to collect on its own, focus it 5, and present the viewer with a brighter, clearer, and magnified virtual image 6. Refracting telescope is a technology that has often been applied to other optical devices, such as binoculars and zoom lenses/ telephoto lens/ long-focus lens.Īll refracting telescopes use the same principles. Originally, telescopes had an objective of one element, but a century later, two and even three element lenses were made.
Refracting telescopes typically have a lens at the front, then a long tube, then an eyepiece or instrumentation at the rear, where the telescope view comes to focus. A refractor's magnification is calculated by dividing the focal length of the objective lens by that of the eyepiece. Although large refracting telescopes were very popular in the second half of the 19th century, for most research purposes, the refracting telescope has been superseded by the reflecting telescope, which allows larger apertures.
The refracting telescope design was originally used in spyglasses and astronomical telescopes but is also used for long-focus camera lenses. You can find astrophotography "how to" tips and share your best astronomy pictures here.A 200 mm diameter refracting telescope at the Poznań ObservatoryĪ refracting telescope (also called a refractor) is a type of optical telescope that uses a lens as its objective to form an image (also referred to a dioptric telescope). Visit the Orion Community Center for in-depth information on telescopes, binoculars, and astrophotography. And when you're stargazing, Orion's telescope cases and covers, observing gear, red LED flashlights, astronomy books and star charts will make your observing sessions more convenient, comfortable and meaningful.Īt Orion, we are committed to sharing our knowledge and passion for astronomy and astrophotography with the amateur astronomy community. Capture breathtaking photos with our affordable astrophotography cameras. Expand your viewing experience with accessories ranging from moon filters to power-boosting Barlow lenses to advanced computerized telescope mounts. Orion's telescope and astrophotography accessories will enhance your telescope enjoyment without breaking the bank. We offer binoculars for every viewing interest, including astronomical binoculars, compact binoculars, waterproof binoculars, birding binoculars, and sport and hunting binoculars. Orion binoculars are known for quality optics at a great price.
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