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In a reflecting astronomical telescope, if the objetcive (a spherical mirror) is replaced by a parabolic mirror of the same focal length and aperture, then

A

the final image will be erect

B

a large image will be obtained

C

the telescope will gather more light

D

spherical aberration will be absent

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