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Yes, light gathering power is proportional to the area of the objective. The more light a telescope can gather, the better the telescope will be able to allow the user to see.

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Why does the light gathering power of a telescope vary?

The light gathering power of a telescope is directly proportional to the area of the objective lens of the telescope.


Which magnifies the image in a telescope?

The objective lens or mirror in a telescope magnifies the image by gathering and focusing light from distant objects.


What is the formula for light gathering power for telescopes?

The formula for light gathering power for telescopes is proportional to the square of the diameter of the objective lens (or mirror) of the telescope. This can be calculated using the formula: Light gathering power = (Diameter of objective lens)^2.


If the radius of an objective mirror of a telescope is tripled its light-gathering power is likely to become?

9 times greater.


If the radius of an objective mirror of a telescope is tripled how will its light gathering power be affected?

It will become 9 times as great.


Does the diameter of a telescope control its magnification?

No, you can change the magnification of the telescope by simply changing the eyepiece. The two most important powers of the telescope, light-gathering power and resolving power, depend on the diameter of the telescope, but it does not control the magnification.


What is the ratio of the light gathering power of a m telescope with mm objective than by a telescope with a mm objective?

There's no answer to the question ... in fact, there's no question ...until you put some numbers before the 'm' and 'mm'.


Are light-gathering power and resolving power determined by the primary mirror of a telescope?

Yes, both have to do with the diameter of the objective mirror/lens


How can you determine the light gathering power ratio between a 1 meter telescope and a 10 meter telescope?

The light gathering power is directly proportional to the light gathering area, so all you have to do is figure out the ratio of the areas of the two scopes. Another answer: Do you remember fourth grade arithmetic? Do you remember pi r square?


What makes a telescope powerful?

The light-gathering power of a telescope is determined by its aperture, which refers to the width of a telescopes primary mirror or objective lens.


What does the light gathering ability of a telescope depend on?

A refracting telescope is a type of optical telescope. It was used in astronomical telescopes and spy glasses. Objective lens are used to produce the image.


What is The light-gathering ability?

The light-gathering ability refers to the capacity of an optical system, such as a telescope or camera lens, to collect light from a distant object. It is determined by the size of the aperture or objective lens. A larger aperture allows more light to enter the system, resulting in brighter and more detailed images.