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Field of View of the Telescope
- Summary:
In order to become more accustomed to the telescope, a simple exercise
to determine the angular size of the field of view of the telescope is
useful. The field of view is that portion of the celestial sphere
visible through the telescope. For any given instrument, the field
may be enlarged or reduced by changing the eyepiece.
Grading:
After all students
on your lab night have had enough time to complete this lab, the TA may
give a quiz (worth up to 25 points) at the beginning of the next lab period.
Due Date: Competency in these skills is
expected by the end of your third week using the telescope.
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