List of telescope parts and construction

Hardware

Accessories

Control

Mechanical construction

Mounts

Optics

Mirrors and lenses are the critical light-bending components of a telescope.

Subsequent (sometimes optional) components realign, segment, or in some way modify the light of an incoming image:

Generally applicable to all items:

Software and control interfaces

Support equipment and buildings

See also

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