Question: An astronomical telescope longer than about 50 cm is not easy to hold by hand. Estimate the maximum angular magnification achievable for a telescope designed

An astronomical telescope longer than about 50 cm is not easy to hold by hand. Estimate the maximum angular magnification achievable for a telescope designed to be handheld. Assume its eyepiece lens, if used as a magnifying glass, provides a magnification of 5 × for a relaxed eye with near point N = 25 cm.

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