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* It is a navigational tool.
 
* It is a navigational tool.
 
* It is a type of [[Sensor]]
 
* It is a type of [[Sensor]]
* Optical Telescopes rely on accurate [[metric]]s to quantify the results and data that they gather.
 
  
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
An optical telescope is a [[sensor]] used to observe visible wavelengths of light on the [[Electromagnetic Spectrum|EM spectrum]].
 
An optical telescope is a [[sensor]] used to observe visible wavelengths of light on the [[Electromagnetic Spectrum|EM spectrum]].
 
* It magnifies images, allowing distant objects to be seen in greater clarity and detail.
 
* It magnifies images, allowing distant objects to be seen in greater clarity and detail.
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Optical Telescopes rely on accurate [[metric]]s to quantify the results and data that they gather.
  
 
=== Image Repository ===
 
=== Image Repository ===

Revision as of 10:40, 31 August 2021

Optical Telescope
Type Sensory Aid
Tech Level TL–2
Cost Cr300
Size 1.5 liters
Weight 1.5 kg

An Optical Telescope is an image enhancement device.

  • It is a scientific instrument.
  • It is a navigational tool.
  • It is a type of Sensor

Description (Specifications)

An optical telescope is a sensor used to observe visible wavelengths of light on the EM spectrum.

  • It magnifies images, allowing distant objects to be seen in greater clarity and detail.

Optical Telescopes rely on accurate metrics to quantify the results and data that they gather.

Image Repository

An optical telescope manufactured at TL–7.
Optical Telescope Final.png

History & Background (Dossier)

Telescopes are delicate instruments and are easily damaged.

Related Equipment

References & Contributors (Sources)

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