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Telescope Focal Length

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Equivalent focal train

1,600 mm

The Barlow or reducer is folded into the effective focal length shown by this simplified optical train.

ObjectiveFocal planeEyepieceExit pupil

Effective focal length

1,600.0 mm

2.00× factor

Magnification

80.0×

exit pupil 1.25 mm

Focal ratio

f/16.0

effective focal ratio

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