Magnification of dobsonian telescope

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how can i get the magnification of dobsonian telescope i made??
 

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The fact that it's a Dobsonian is irrelevant. The "Dobsonian" is just a type of mount.

The power of any telescope-eyepiece combination is the focal length of the objective divided by the focal length of the eyepiece.

- Warren
 

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