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Optics
Optical Magnification Calculator
Find the total magnification of a microscope or telescope from objective and eyepiece focal lengths. Use it when selecting lens combinations or checking whether a setup meets a target magnification.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Optics
Telescope Magnification Calculator
Calculate the magnification, resolution, and light-gathering power of any telescope from its objective focal length, eyepiece, and aperture. Ideal for astronomers choosing eyepieces for a target.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Optical Magnification Calculator | Telescope Magnification Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Optics | Optics |
| Inputs required | 4 | 2 |
| Result | Total Magnification (×) | Magnification (×) |
| What it does | Find the total magnification of a microscope or telescope from objective and eyepiece focal lengths. Use it when selecting lens combinations or checking whether a setup meets a target magnification. | Calculate the magnification, resolution, and light-gathering power of any telescope from its objective focal length, eyepiece, and aperture. Ideal for astronomers choosing eyepieces for a target. |