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How strong does a telescope have to be to see planets?
Experienced planetary observers use 20x to 30x per inch of aperture to see the most planetary detail. Double-star observers go higher, up to 50x per inch (which corresponds to a ½-mm exit pupil).
How do telescopes magnify?
Telescopes can magnify the sizes of distant objects so that the eye can see them more clearly. A simple telescope, called a refractpor, has two lenses. The large one collects the light from a distant objects and amplifies it so that the image is much brighter than what the eye normally sees.
What is the magnifying power of an astronomical telescope?
The magnitude of magnifying power of an astronomical telescope is 5, the focal power of its eyepiece is 10 diopters.
How big of a telescope do you need to see Neptune?
To catch a glimpse of Neptune, you’ll need a telescope of at least eight inches of aperture at about 100x to 150x magnification. With equipment like this, you’ll still need steady skies to observe this tiny bluish disc. As with Uranus, do not expect to see any surface features or its faint rings.
How have telescopes been improved?
Early telescopes showed that Earth was not the center of the universe, as was previously believed. They also showed mountains and craters on the moon. Later telescopes have revealed geography and weather on the planets in our solar system. Telescopes have also revealed new planets and asteroids.
Is magnification the most important element to a telescope?
It is important to remember and understand that magnification is not the only, nor the most important, element to a telescope. Instead it is the Aperture (or diameter) of a telescope will dictate its overall power. Using different eyepieces is the key to getting the best views of the sky and the many objects in space.
What can you see with a 127mm telescope?
It has a large aperture of 127mm, which gathers enough light to view deep space objects. You can easily see distant space objects in clear detail, such as Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands, and the moon. This telescope does not need much effort to make it ready to use. It has two eyepieces of 9mm and 25mm.
How to choose the right eyepiece for your telescope?
For example, objects like Nebulae and Star Clusters typically appear large. Therefore, it is advised to use low magnifications (which give a wider field of view) for the best views. Planets on the other hand, appear very small so a high-magnification eyepiece will be more appropriate.
What are the advantages of using a telescope mount?
The telescope mount makes the movement of the telescope steady and hence easy for you to target the object. All this makes it easy to view both celestial and terrestrial objects. Overall the telescope is very lightweight and is portable. You can also take it with you while traveling.