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Background Report: Understanding telescope magnification
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Based on source story: Understanding telescope magnification: A beginner’s guide to eyepieces, aperture and getting the best views from Live Science
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How magnifications work and why eyepieces are the best upgrade for achieving your stargazing goals.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more.
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How magnifications work and why eyepieces are the best upgrade for achieving your stargazing goals. Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more.
If anyone tries to tell you that one is more than another, walk away. A is for three reasons, the most important of which are aperture and resolution .
The final part of the explains why the issue still matters.
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