Catadioptric, or compound, telescopes incorporate a primary mirror coupled with a corrector lens placed at the front of the tube. The primary mirror’s curve is ground to a simple shape, usually ...

Compound telescopes: This type of telescope includes features of both refractor and reflector telescopes. While many avid astronomers prefer them, they are bulky and difficult to transport.

Compound telescopes are small and powerful, but also more expensive. They also tend to be more fragile than other options. I’ve heard multiple stories of beginners having an unfortunate ...

Compound telescopes combine features of both and are versatile, but they can be pricey. Mount Type: The mount is the backbone of a telescope, providing stability and tracking capabilities.

Subaru’s new compound eye will build on the telescope’s legacy and give it runway to create more history. As for exactly how the spectrograph will change our understanding of the universe?

Compound telescopes, including Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov-Cassegrain, use a combination of lenses and mirrors for the best of both worlds but tend to be pricier.