Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the glass corrector plate at the front of a Schmidt telescope?
A) The plate reflects unwanted wavelengths away from the primary mirror.
B) The plate corrects for spherical aberration in the primary mirror.
C) The plate corrects for chromatic aberration in the primary mirror.
D) The plate corrects for sagging of the primary mirror under its own weight when the telescope is turned at an angle to the vertical.
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