light gathering power

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light gathering powersearch for term: A measure of a telescope's ability to collect light. Light gathering power is proportional to the telescope's lens or mirror surface area. It is advantageous for astronomers to observe through large aperture telescopes because the increased light gathering power allows them to see faint, distant objects and details of nearby objects.