The Light-Gathering Power of a Telescope Is Related Directly to the

question 64

Multiple Choice

The light-gathering power of a telescope is related directly to the

• A) image quality of its optics (resolution).
• B) area of its primary mirror or lens.
• C) focal length of its primary mirror or lens.
• D) ratio of the focal lengths of its primary element (mirror or lens)and its eyepiece.

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