Re: Stupid question about magnification

From: "nick" <svla@xxxxxxx>
Date: 18 Jan 2006 09:22:28 -0800

Chris L Peterson wrote:

>
> To an astronomer, "magnification" is useful to describe the factor by
> which an object appears larger through an instrument compared with its
> size to the naked eye. An objective has no such value.

Interesting. And at the same time, you're stating:

> The magnification of a 500mm objective and a particular EP will be one
> fourth the magnification of a 2000mm objective with the same EP.

Isn't it directly contradicting?

Vlad

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