How do you calculate the power of eyepieces?
Such as: 50x 10x, etc.
Thanks!
Such as: 50x 10x, etc.
Thanks!
Calculating power of eyepieces?
Started by csa/montana, 03/27/2006 05:33PM
Posted 03/27/2006 05:33PM
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Posted 03/27/2006 05:40PM
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Carol, divide the focal length of your telescope by the focal length of your eyepiece...
For example, a 2000mm f/l telescope and a 40mm eyepiece would give you 50x magnification... (2000/40=50)
For example, a 2000mm f/l telescope and a 40mm eyepiece would give you 50x magnification... (2000/40=50)
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