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Telescope magnification calculator

Magnification, exit pupil, limiting magnitude and field of view for a telescope and eyepiece.

Telescope magnification calculator

Magnification, exit pupil, limiting magnitude and field of view for a telescope and eyepiece.

48x
Magnification
f/6
Focal ratio
4.2 mm
Exit pupil
1.08°
True field of view
magnitude 14.2
Faintest star, about
400x (about 2x the aperture in mm)
Highest useful magnification
29x (a 7 mm exit pupil)
Lowest useful magnification

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