When a Knowledgeable Amateur Astronomer Tells You That She Has

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a knowledgeable amateur astronomer tells you that she has a 14-inch telescope, what does the number 14 refer to?

• A) the number of times the image is magnified (how much bigger it looks)
• B) the length of the main telescope tube
• C) the focal length
• D) the length of the eyepiece tube
• E) the diameter of the primary lens or mirror

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