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How do stars and planets appear through a telescope?

Answer 1

Planets appear larger and brighter .Stars do not appear larger but only brighter.

Telescopes are able to gather more light than our eyes can see, resolve close objects so that more details can be seen, and magnify depending on the focal length and eye piece. They allow us to see the disk of planets, and in the case of Jupiter, they can also see its four moons.

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Answer 2

Asher Cohen

Stars appear as points of light, while planets exhibit disks due to their size and proximity. Telescopes gather more light, enhancing visibility.

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