Telescope Magnification Calculator

Free calculate telescope power, magnification, and eyepiece focal length. determine magnification using m = fₒ/fₑ for refracting and reflecting telescopes.

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Enter focal lengths to calculate magnification

Telescope Magnification Formula

Magnification

M = fₒ / fₑ

Where:

  • • M = magnification
  • • fₒ = objective focal length
  • • fₑ = eyepiece focal length

Typical Magnifications

  • • Low power: 20-50×
  • • Medium power: 50-150×
  • • High power: 150-300×
  • • Maximum useful: ~2× aperture (mm)

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