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This lecture introduces the concept of telescopes, explaining the principle behind them and the different types such as refracting and reflecting telescopes. It covers examples of historical telescopes, various designs, and components like lenses and mirrors. The lecture also discusses the resolution of telescopes, including factors like diffraction, aberration, and atmospheric blurring, as well as the use of interferometers to achieve high angular resolutions.