What Is the Light-Gathering Power of an 8-Inch Telescope Compared

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the light-gathering power of an 8-inch telescope compared to a 4-inch telescope?

• A) 2× better
• B) 4× better
• C) 8× better
• D) 16× better
• E) 32× better

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