Closed vs. Open Design Telescopes

Closed vs. Open Design Telescopes

· NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI

Enclosed designs protect telescopes that detect visible light from stray light. Open designs protect telescopes that detect infrared light from heat.

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NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

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