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The solution provides a detailed classification of telescopes (Newtonian, Schmidt Cassegrain, Refractor, Rich Field) and their comparison in terms of Magnifying Power, Resolving Power, Resolution, Aperture, Focal Length, Dawe's Limit, f/ratio, Eyepiece, Objective, Corrector Plate, Mount, Turret Accessary.

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