Determining magnification

Started by Mark Zell, 12/15/2004 04:43PM

Posted 12/15/2004 04:43PM Opening Post

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What would be a straightforward way of determining an exact magnification, if you didn't know the focal length of your telescope or eyepiece?

Mark

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Posted 12/15/2004 05:45PM #1

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You may measure exit pupil :

- magnification = aperture/exit pupil...

Good luck, Laurent

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