CH 6: 3 POWERS OF TELESCOPE
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astronomical interferometer
Another way to improve the resolving power. Connect two or more telescopes to improve it.
Light Gathering Power
This is the key function of a telescope to collect light. Depends on the area of the primary lens or mirror.
Resolving Power
ability to show detail of image. Depends on the two factors; diameter of the aperture and the wavelength of light.
Magnifying Power
the ability of a telescope to make an image larger. This can be improved by changing eyepieve of lens.
