The magnification of a telescope depends on the focal length of the telescope and
A) the size of the aperture.
B) the type of telescope (refracting vs.reflecting).
C) the wavelengths being observed.
D) the focal length of the eyepiece.
E) the angular resolution of the telescope.

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The magnification of a telescope is determined by dividing the focal length of the telescope by the focal length of the eyepiece.

The Magnification of a Telescope Depends on the Focal Length