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The magnification of any reflector telescope is given by the focal length of the mirror divided by the focal length of the eyepiece, so if the mirror's focal length is 1000mm and the eyepiece has a focal length of 10mm, then the magnification is 1000 / 10 or 100 X magnification. So, if you wish to increase the magnification you need to either change the mirror (which is impractical) or change the eyepiece (which is easy) replacing it with an eyepiece with a shorter focal length. So, if the new eyepiece has a focal length of 5mm then the magnification is 1000/5 or 200 X magnification. If you do not wish to buy an expensive complete set of eyepieces, you can buy what is called a Barlow lens which fits between the eyepiece and the telescope. These can increase the magnification by a factor of 2 or 3, but the quality of the image is not so good (as the light has to pass through the Barlow lens as well as the eyepiece). Do not forget that you cannot keep increasing magnification hoping to get better and better images. As you double the magnification, you cut the light entering the telescope by at least a half, so the image is dimmer. Most small telescopes with mirrors between 6 and 8 inches can magnify up to around 100 X effectively but anything more than this will result in the image becoming progressively darker, more grainy and generally not so clear. To get higher magnification you need much bigger mirrors of 10 or 12 inches or more. To add further complications, you will also need a substantial mount for the 'scope as any small vibration at a high magnification will result in a great deal of image shake. Also, you will need a really good motor drive to compensate for the movement of the earth, as, without such a drive at high magnifications, the image will move out of the field of view almost as quickly as you find it due to the earth's motion.
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What are the lenses called in a reflector telescope?
The lenses used in reflector telescope is the concave lens.
In what way is a radio telescope like a reflecting telescope?
They both use a parabolic reflector.
What telescope collects light with a mirror?
A reflector telescope collects light with a mirror. The mirror is located at the back of the telescope and reflects the incoming light to a focal point where it is then collected by an eyepiece for viewing.
What is another name for telescope?
a refractor or a reflector are two types of telescope.
What type of telescope has the simplest light path?
prime focus reflector
What are the lenses called in a reflector telescope?
The lenses used in reflector telescope is the concave lens.
In what way is a radio telescope like a reflecting telescope?
They both use a parabolic reflector.
What type of lens used in telescope?
Most telescopes use refractor lenses. Sometime a telescope will use reflector lenses.
What type of telescope is the Webb telescope?
A Cassegrain reflector
What type on telescope in the south African large telescope?
it is a reflector telescope
What kind of telescope are most of the large optical telescope?
Reflector.
What type of reflector telescope is viewed from the same position as the refractor telescope?
The Newtonian Telescope.
What category is the Hubble Space Telescope?
The HST is a Cassegrain reflector telescope.
What telescope collects light with a mirror?
A reflector telescope collects light with a mirror. The mirror is located at the back of the telescope and reflects the incoming light to a focal point where it is then collected by an eyepiece for viewing.
Where might one find a reflector telescope to purchase?
Amazon has Reflector telescopes for about $260. Customer reviews for this telescope is high. Most of the reviews claim this telescope is absolutely amazing.
Who developed the reflector telescope?
Isaac Newton.
Does a radio telescope have a dish reflector?
Yes.
