9.7.2 Telescope Simulation

Telescope Simulation

Telescope Optical Simulation

Telescope Type

Refracting Telescope

Reflecting Telescope (Cassegrain)

Objective Focal Length 100 cm

50 cm 200 cm

Eyepiece Focal Length 1 cm

0.5 cm 5 cm

Star Separation 1'

1' 10'

Objective Aperture 20 cm

5 cm 50 cm

Light Intensity 70%

10% 100%

Magnifying Power 100x m = f_o/f_e

Apparent Separation 100' (1.67°)

Telescope Length 101 cm f_o + f_e

Resolution ~0.69" θ ≈ 138/D (D in mm)