Multiple Choice
One reason to prefer a reflecting over a refracting telescope is:
A) its lack of chromatic aberration
B) its shorter length for the same aperture size
C) there is no aperture limit
D) its lighter weight for larger apertures
E) all of the above are valid reasons
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