Comment on It pains to admit but i got Bird Jones'ed when buying my first telescope

astro_ray@piefed.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• einfach_orangensaft@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Its like a newtownian just that it has a spherical mirror (cheaper to make) and uses a corrective lens in front of the eyepeace.

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  • MrFappy@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Alright, now explain it.

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    • Forester@yiffit.net ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      It’s an inferior telescope with a fancy mirror to make it work

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      • echo@lemmings.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Awesome ELI5. Now… why is it called that?

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