Explore Alliance Presents: How Do You KNOW? Episode 7 - Magnification Guide for Astronomy Enthusiasts | Telescope Tips & Stargazing Techniques for Beginners

“How powerful is that telescope?” is more often than not the first thing out of a person’s mouth when they see a large telescope. To the uninitiated, telescopes are often thought of as "magnification machines". It usually takes quite a bit of time and effort to convince someone that magnification is not a measure of optical quality or telescope performance.