# Dynameter

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A '''dynameter''' is an instrument that measures the [magnification](/source/magnification) of a [telescope](/source/telescope). It is usually a double-image [micrometer](/source/Micrometer_(device)) used to measure the diameter of the image of the object glass. The magnifying power is found by comparing the actual diameter of the glass with the measured diameter of the image of the glass.<br>
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==References==
*[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Dynameter Dictionary entry] for ''dynameter''.
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110228215234/http://homepage.mac.com/andjames/Page209.htm The DYNAMETER], archived from [http://homepage.mac.com/andjames/Page209.htm the original]

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Category:Optical instruments
Category:Measuring instruments
Category:Astronomical imaging
Category:Telescope instruments

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