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An opening, such as a hole, gap, or slit.
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A usually adjustable opening in an optical instrument, such as a camera or telescope, that limits the amount of light passing through a lens or onto a mirror.
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The diameter of such an opening, often expressed as an f-number.
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The diameter of the objective of a telescope.
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