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Draw a labelled ray diagram of a refracting telescope when it forms image of a distant object at infinity. Derive the expression for its magnifying power.

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For a refracting telescope in normal adjustment: \[ L=f_o+f_e \] and \[ M=-\frac{f_o}{f_e} \] A large focal length objective and a small focal length eyepiece give a high magnifying power.
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