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Old 24-09-2009, 10:37 AM
astro744
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It has to do with exit pupil with 2mm being ideal for good brightness and contrast.

Exit pupil = focal length of eyepiece divided by focal ratio of telescope

eg. 20mm eyepiece / f10 telescope = 2mm

Exit pupil also = aperture of telescope / magnification
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