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Which optical instrument uses a combination of lenses or mirrors to gather distant light and produce magnified images of celestial bodies?
A. Compound Microscope
B. Astronomical Telescope✓ Correct Answer
C. Spectrometer
D. Polarimeter
💡 Solution & Explanation
An astronomical telescope utilizes a combination of lenses or mirrors to collect light from distant stars and planets to produce magnified images. Instruments like compound microscopes are calibrated for inspecting extremely small, nearby biological specimens rather than celestial bodies.
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