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Draw a labelled ray diagram of an astronomical telescope in the near point adjustment position. A giant refraction telescope at an observatory has an objective lens of focal length 1 5 m and an eyepiece of focal length 1.0 cm . If this telescope is used to view the moon, find the diameter of the image of the moon formed by the objective lens. The diameter of the moon is 3.48 × 10 6 m , and the radius of lunar orbit is 3.8 × 10 8 m .
Solution:
Magnifying power of telescope,
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