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Old 09-05-2019, 05:29 AM
astro744
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For eyepieces, Field of view in deg = field stop diameter in mm of eyepiece x 57.3 / telescope focal length in mm.

For cameras, replace field stop diameter with sensor dimensions.
E.g. Field of view in deg = sensor dimension in mm x 57.3 / telescope focal length in mm.

To work in arc min multiply 57.3 x 60 = 3438. You were close with 3460. If you want even more accuracy instead of 57.3 use 180/Pi = 57.2958 but you will find you 1000mm focal length of the telescope will have more variation so 57.3 is sufficient accuracy.

See http://www.televue.com/engine/TV3b_p...n=Advice&id=85
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