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A telescope’s aperture size, often measured in millimeters or inches, refers to the diameter of the lens or mirror used to collect light in a telescope.

A telescope’s aperture size, often measured in millimeters or inches, refers to the diameter of the lens or mirror used to collect light in a telescope.

Exercise caution against “aperture fever” however: A larger aperture size means a larger telescope to lug around. Weight According to all our experts, the best telescope is one that gets used.