Template:Infobox Telescope

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[edit] Usage

{{Infobox Telescope
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| fl=
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| ocular4fl=
| ocular5fl=
| ocular6fl=
| ocular1fov=
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| ocular4fov=
| ocular5fov=
| ocular6fov=
| ocular1type=
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| accessories=
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[edit] Parameters

Parameter Description
mftr Manufacturer (required)
model Model designation (required)
type Refractor, SCT, Cassegrain, Newtonian, RC
aperture Mirror / objective size (in mm)
fl Focal length (in mm)
ocularntype Eyepiece type (Nagler, Radian, etc.), six maximum
ocularnfl Typical eyepiece (in mm), six maximum
ocularnfov Typical eyepiece FOV (in degrees), six maximum
accessories Accessories associated with this telescope (finders, Telrads, special focusers, etc.
notes Any other information pertinent to the configuration or operation of the telescope

[edit] Example

Manufacturer:Meade
Model:16" LX200GPS
Type:SCT
Aperture:406.4mm
Focal Length:4064mm
F/ratio: f/10
41mm Eyepiece 99x
20mm Plossl Eyepiece 203x / 0.25 degrees
30mm Eyepiece 135x / 0.44 degrees
10.4mm Eyepiece 391x / 0.13 degrees
Accessories:* AutoStar computer control
  • Whatchmacallit eyepiece spinner
  • And whatever else
Notes:Normally controlled using the AutoStar paddle, this telescope can also be controlled by a laptop computer connected to the telescope via a special cable, available at the observatory.
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