Why Do Telescopes Have Holes In The Middle?

Ethan Siegel, Contributor, Forbes
Mon, 02/08/2016 - 2:39pm

If you want to gather the greatest amount of light possible, why have a hole in the center of your largest telescope mirrors?

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