The main optical element in a refracting telescope is a
A) lens.
B) mirror.
C) combination of many small plane mirrors.
D) prism of glass.

Name: The main optical element in a refracting telescope is a A) lens. B) mirror. C) combination of many small plane mirrors. D) prism of glass.
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Refracting telescopes use lenses to bend and focus light, which is their main optical element. Mirrors are used in reflecting telescopes, and prisms are not typically used in telescopes.

The Main Optical Element in a Refracting Telescope Is a