In a telescope,to what does the term aberration refer?
A) the absorption of light by the glass in the lenses
B) the magnifying power of the telescope
C) the fundamental limitation of any telescope to resolve very small details in the image
D) a defect in design that blurs or distorts the image

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Aberration refers to a defect in design that blurs or distorts the image in a telescope. This can be caused by various factors such as limitations in the shape and position of lenses or mirrors, as well as atmospheric interference.

In a Telescope,to What Does the Term Aberration Refer