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samstave
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What does the F2300C and F2550W mean? Focal length?
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xioxox
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They are the filters used in the observation. Telescopes use filters to select a range of light wavelength/frequency to be observed. See
http://svo2.cab.inta-csic.es/svo/theory/fps3/index.php?id=JW...
to see their properties.
dekhn
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They are "mask" which only allow some wavelengths so you can see different structure.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronagraph
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