Meaning light-gathering power
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light-gathering power(n.) The ability of a telescope to collect light from an astronomical source. The light-gathering power is directly related to the area of the primary mirror or lens.
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light-gathering powerthe ability of a telescope to collect light; the larger a telescope’s aperture, the greater its light-gathering power.
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