Optical Telescope

An Optical Telescope is an image enhancement device.

• It is a scientific instrument.
• It is a navigational tool.
• It is a type of Sensor
• Optical Telescopes rely on accurate metrics to quantify the results and data that they gather.

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.

Image Repository

An optical telescope manufactured at TL–7.

History & Background (Dossier)

Telescopes are delicate instruments and are easily damaged.

Related Equipment

• Radio Telescope
• Telescopic Sight

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Periodical: The Travellers' Digest 10
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science