+A **telescope** is an instrument designed to gather light or other electromagnetic radiation, making distant objects appear brighter and closer. It allows us to peer into the cosmos, revealing the hidden beauty of stars and [Planets](/wiki/planets) through the principles of [Optics](/wiki/optics).
+## See also
+- [Lens](/wiki/lens)
+- [Mirror](/wiki/mirror)
+- [Astronomy](/wiki/astronomy)
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