The magnifying power of a reflecting telescope, in terms of the focal length F of the primary mirror and the focal length f the eyepiece, (with F and f measured in the same units), is:

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The magnifying power of a reflecting telescope is given by M = f/F. Therefore, the magnifying power can be written as F/f, which is the same as option D.

The Magnifying Power of a Reflecting Telescope, in Terms of the Focal