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Astronomy & optics

Telescope exit pupil calculator

Find the diameter of the emerging light beam from aperture and magnification.

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Your inputs

The starting values are an example.

Decimals: 12.5 · Thousands: 1,234.56. Follow the field instructions for lists.

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Your result

Enter your values and select Calculate.

Your calculation will appear here.

Your result will include the relevant values and units.

Understand the calculation

Formula and example

How it is calculated

Exit pupil = aperture ÷ magnification

Worked example

An aperture of 200 mm at 100× magnification gives an exit pupil of 2 mm.

Things to check

  • The exit pupil helps compare magnification and image brightness.
  • The usable pupil of the eye varies between people and with lighting conditions.