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List of telescope types

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There are three main types of astronomical telescopes - and these are divided into subgroups. They all have their different advantages and disadvantages and they are used in different areas of astronomy.

Refractors (Dioptrics)

Reflectors (Catoptrics)

Cassegrain (Catadioptrics)

These types can be mounted on different types of mounts.

Altazimuth (ALT-AZ) Mounts

Equatorial mounts

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