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Telescope Magnification Calculator

Compute telescope magnification M = objective focal length / eyepiece focal length.

Input Data

Objective (primary) focal length in mm.
Eyepiece focal length in mm.

Results

100
Magnification M = f₀/fₑ = 100×.

At a glance:Telescope magnification M = objective focal length f₀ / eyepiece focal length fₑ.

Formula

M = f₀ / fₑ.

How to Use

  1. Enter objective and eyepiece focal lengths.
  2. The tool returns magnification M.

Case Studies

f₀=1000, fₑ=10 → 100×

M = 1000/10 = 100×.

FAQ

Higher is better?

Too high lowers brightness and field; limited by aperture and atmosphere.

Max useful?

Rule of thumb ≈ 2× aperture (mm).

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